N9346C

Destroyed
Serious

PIPER PA-32-260 S/N: 32-7800003

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 8, 1988
NTSB Number
CHI88LA232
Location
WATERTOWN, WI
Event ID
20001213X26791
Coordinates
43.190696, -88.720405
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
3
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S IMPROPER SELECTION OF THE FUEL TANK, AND HIS SUBSEQUENT FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N9346C
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-7800003
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-32-260 PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
JOHNSON CHARLES P
Address
36110 THOMAS STREET
Status
Deregistered
City
OCONOMOWOC
State / Zip Code
WI 53066
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# CHI88LA232