N9378TPIPER PA-38-112 1989-03-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-38-112 S/N: 38-78A0080

Summary

On March 12, 1989, a Piper PA-38-112 (N9378T) was involved in an incident near Gingerville, MD. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING AND DECISION MAKING EN ROUTE THAT RESULTED IN HIS FAILURE TO STOP AND REFUEL THE AIRPLANE AND FUEL EXHAUSTION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report BFO89LA021. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9378T.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 12, 1989
NTSB Number
BFO89LA021
Location
GINGERVILLE, MD
Event ID
20001213X27851
Coordinates
38.990139, -76.550056
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING AND DECISION MAKING EN ROUTE THAT RESULTED IN HIS FAILURE TO STOP AND REFUEL THE AIRPLANE AND FUEL EXHAUSTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
38-78A0080
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-38-112 PA38
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CAM AIR INC
Address
PO BOX 12568
Status
Deregistered
City
PITTSBURGH
State / Zip Code
PA 15241
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# BFO89LA021