N2972D

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-28-161 S/N: 28-8016004

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, November 11, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC91LA026
Location
SAXTON, PA
Event ID
20001212X24679
Coordinates
40.209514, -78.240730
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

AN ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FUEL STARVATION AND THE SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE CFI'S INADEQUATE EXECUTION OF EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N2972D
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-8016004
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
PA-28-161 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
STONE FLD TERM BLDG
Status
Deregistered
City
DALLAS
State / Zip Code
TX 75235
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# NYC91LA026