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N59845 – PIPER PA-31-325 – 1988-04-08 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

PIPER PA-31-325 S/N: 31-7612054

Summary

On April 08, 1988, a Piper PA-31-325 (N59845) was involved in an accident near West Seneca, NY. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: LOSS OF POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS ADVERSED WEATHER CONDITIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC88LA121. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N59845.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, April 8, 1988
NTSB Number
NYC88LA121
Location
WEST SENECA, NY
Event ID
20001213X25554
Coordinates
42.839550, -78.749534
Nearest Airport
Buffalo Airfield (9G0)
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

LOSS OF POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS ADVERSED WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N59845
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
31-7612054
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
PA-31-325 PA31
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LANDS EDGE ENTERPRISES INC
Address
RR 196
Status
Deregistered
City
MT POCONO
State / Zip Code
PA 18344
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# NYC88LA121

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