N8782LPIPER PA-25-235 1989-01-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-25-235 S/N: 25-5470

Summary

On January 16, 1989, a Piper PA-25-235 (N8782L) was involved in an accident near Bogalusa, LA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRPLANE PRIOR TO THE LAST TAKEOFF RESULTING IN AN INADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY FOR THE FLIGHT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW89DRD02. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8782L.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, January 16, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW89DRD02
Location
BOGALUSA, LA
Event ID
20001213X27580
Coordinates
30.780174, -89.859977
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRPLANE PRIOR TO THE LAST TAKEOFF RESULTING IN AN INADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY FOR THE FLIGHT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
25-5470
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
PA-25-235 PA25
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
XXX
Status
Deregistered
City
XXX
State / Zip Code
OK 73125
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# FTW89DRD02