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N4385L – PIPER PA-28-181 – 1989-03-24 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

PIPER PA-28-181 S/N: 28-8590024

Summary

On March 24, 1989, a Piper PA-28-181 (N4385L) was involved in an accident near Pittstown, NJ. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING WHICH LED TO ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC89LA104. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4385L.

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
Model / ICAO
PA-28-181 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

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

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