N601MFPIPER PA-601B 1989-06-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-601B S/N: 6108388162

Summary

On June 26, 1989, a Piper PA-601B (N601MF) was involved in an accident near Cleveland, TX. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, DUE TO FUEL STARVATION BECAUSE THE PLT MISJUDGED HIS FUEL SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION OF FUEL PER TANKS, AND AS A RESULT MISMANAGED THE SUPPLY REMAINING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW89LA118. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N601MF.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 26, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW89LA118
Location
CLEVELAND, TX
Event ID
20001213X28589
Coordinates
30.339603, -95.069259
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, DUE TO FUEL STARVATION BECAUSE THE PLT MISJUDGED HIS FUEL SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION OF FUEL PER TANKS, AND AS A RESULT MISMANAGED THE SUPPLY REMAINING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
6108388162
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
PA-601B M600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CONROE AVIATION SERVICES INC
Address
PO BOX 642
Status
Deregistered
City
CONROE
State / Zip Code
TX 77505
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# FTW89LA118