N7450ZPIPER PA-25-235 1989-05-31 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-25-235 S/N: 25-3440

Summary

On May 31, 1989, a Piper PA-25-235 (N7450Z) was involved in an incident near Scandia, KS. All 1 person 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 AND FUEL EXHAUSTION. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE THE PILOT BECOMING LOST/DISORIENTED AND SMALL TREES.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MKC89LA132. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7450Z.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, May 31, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC89LA132
Location
SCANDIA, KS
Event ID
20001213X28415
Coordinates
39.820312, -97.629341
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT AND FUEL EXHAUSTION. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE THE PILOT BECOMING LOST/DISORIENTED AND SMALL TREES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
25-3440
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
PA-25-235 PA25
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CHESTER SPRAY INC
Address
609 MERIDIAN RD
Status
Deregistered
City
CHESTER
State / Zip Code
NE 68327-7004
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# MKC89LA132