N8267ZPIPER PA-28-161 1989-05-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-161 S/N: 28-816042

Summary

On May 21, 1989, a Piper PA-28-161 (N8267Z) was involved in an incident near Houghton, MI. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION FROM LACK OF FUEL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: OBSTRUCTIONS (ROAD SIGN & GUARD RAIL) IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI89LA094. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8267Z.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 21, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89LA094
Location
HOUGHTON, MI
Event ID
20001213X28274
Coordinates
47.240512, -88.450851
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION FROM LACK OF FUEL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: OBSTRUCTIONS (ROAD SIGN & GUARD RAIL) IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-816042
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
PA-28-161 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ALL-FLIGHT INC
Address
PO BOX 353
Status
Deregistered
City
MASON
State / Zip Code
MI 48854
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# CHI89LA094