N4379XPIPER PA-28 1989-03-11 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

PIPER PA-28 S/N: 28-7625037

Summary

On March 11, 1989, a Piper PA-28 (N4379X) was involved in an accident near Birmingham, MI. The accident resulted in 3 minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: AN UNDETERMINED FUEL SYSTEM BLOCKAGE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF A SUITABLE FORCED LANDING AREA.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI89DEC03. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4379X.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 11, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89DEC03
Location
BIRMINGHAM, MI
Event ID
20001213X27853
Coordinates
42.539920, -83.209861
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

AN UNDETERMINED FUEL SYSTEM BLOCKAGE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF A SUITABLE FORCED LANDING AREA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7625037
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# CHI89DEC03