Accident Details
Date
Friday, October 14, 1988
NTSB Number
CHI89LA011
Location
ALEXANDRIA, MN
Event ID
20001213X27012
Coordinates
45.870723, -95.370033
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
POOR JUDGEMENT OF THE PLT BY FLYING WHILE PHYSICALLY IMPAIRED FROM CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL, HIS IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION, AND FUEL EXHAUSTION FROM HIS INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. THE LIGHT CONDITIONS AT NIGHT AND UNEVEN TERRAIN (HIGHWAY MEDIAN) WERE CONSIDERED TO BE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8088P
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-3336
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
16301 FONTAINE DR
Status
Deregistered
City
CHESTERFIELD
State / Zip Code
MO 63017
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# CHI89LA011