N9183P

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-24-260 S/N: 24-4673

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 15, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW89LA139
Location
LLANO , TX
Event ID
20001213X28844
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT CLOSING OF THE MIXTURE CONTROL WHILE HIS ATTENTION WAS DIVERTED TO THE LANDING GEAR CYCLING. THE ENGINE SUBSEQUENTLY QUIT FOLLOWED BY A FORCED LANDING AND COLLISION WITH TREES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N9183P
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-4673
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1994
Model / ICAO
PA-24-260 PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MUELLER ERIC L
Address
18893 E SWAN DR
Status
Deregistered
City
QUEEN CREEK
State / Zip Code
AZ 85142-5315
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# FTW89LA139