N9473NPIPER PA-28R-200 1989-07-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-28R-200 S/N: 28R-35190

Summary

On July 06, 1989, a Piper PA-28R-200 (N9473N) was involved in an accident near Hilliard, FL. 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: THE INADEQUATE PRE-FLIGHT EXAMINATION BY THE PILOT, AFTER REFUELING, WHICH FAILED TO DETECT WATER IN THE FUEL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA89LA185. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9473N.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 6, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89LA185
Location
HILLIARD, FL
Event ID
20001213X28894
Coordinates
30.689805, -81.920265
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE INADEQUATE PRE-FLIGHT EXAMINATION BY THE PILOT, AFTER REFUELING, WHICH FAILED TO DETECT WATER IN THE FUEL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28R-35190
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28R-200 P28R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BROWN CHALKER W JR
Address
PO BOX 141
Status
Deregistered
City
CALLAHAN
State / Zip Code
FL 32011
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# MIA89LA185