N4341TPIPER PA-28-180 1988-11-23 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

PIPER PA-28-180 S/N: 28-7105214

Summary

On November 23, 1988, a Piper PA-28-180 (N4341T) was involved in an accident near Berlin, NJ. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: OFF AIRPORT LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOLLOWING A POWER LOSS DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION IN THE SELECTED TANK WITH USEABLE FUEL IN THE OTHER TANK.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC89LA038. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4341T.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, November 23, 1988
NTSB Number
NYC89LA038
Location
BERLIN, NJ
Event ID
20001213X27347
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

OFF AIRPORT LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOLLOWING A POWER LOSS DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION IN THE SELECTED TANK WITH USEABLE FUEL IN THE OTHER TANK.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7105214
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-180 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MCCART L RAYMOND
Address
113 WEST LINDEN AVENUE
Status
Deregistered
City
LINDENWOLD
State / Zip Code
NJ 08021
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# NYC89LA038