N6981PPIPER PA-24-250 1990-11-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-24-250 S/N: 24-2124

Summary

On November 11, 1990, a Piper PA-24-250 (N6981P) was involved in an incident near Oswego, KS. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FUEL STARVATION DUE TO IMPROPER PLACEMENT OF THE FUEL TANK SELECTOR BY THE PILOT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI91LA028. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6981P.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, November 11, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI91LA028
Location
OSWEGO, KS
Event ID
20001212X24594
Coordinates
37.159324, -95.110359
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL STARVATION DUE TO IMPROPER PLACEMENT OF THE FUEL TANK SELECTOR BY THE PILOT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-2124
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1960
Model / ICAO
PA-24-250 PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-24-250

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SHAKIS BEAR LLC
Address
49152 W BENTON ST
City
O NEILL
State / Zip Code
NE 68763-4604
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI91LA028