N5432PPIPER PA-24-250 1989-06-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-24-250 S/N: 24-486

Summary

On June 16, 1989, a Piper PA-24-250 (N5432P) was involved in an incident near San Diego, CA. 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: FUEL STARVATION DUE TO THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT SELECTION OF THE OFF POSITION ON THE FUEL SELECTOR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX89LA214. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5432P.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 16, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA214
Location
SAN DIEGO, CA
Event ID
20001213X28596
Coordinates
32.549762, -117.039451
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL STARVATION DUE TO THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT SELECTION OF THE OFF POSITION ON THE FUEL SELECTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-486
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1958
Model / ICAO
PA-24-250 PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
XXXXX
Status
Deregistered
City
OKLAHOMA CITY
State / Zip Code
OK 73125
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# LAX89LA214