Accident Details
Date
Friday, March 24, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC89LA104
Location
PITTSTOWN, NJ
Event ID
20001213X27993
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING WHICH LED TO ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N4385L
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-8590024
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
DYNAFLITE CORPORATION
Address
660 BETA DRIVE
Status
Deregistered
City
MAYFIELD VILLAGE
State / Zip Code
OH 44143
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# NYC89LA104