N7597WPIPER PA-28-180 1989-08-21 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

PIPER PA-28-180 S/N: 28-1551

Summary

On August 21, 1989, a Piper PA-28-180 (N7597W) was involved in an accident near Clendenin, WV. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 3 minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE PILOT'S DELAY IN DIVERTING TO AN ALTERNATE AIRPORT, AND THE LIGHT POLE WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO89LA070. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7597W.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 21, 1989
NTSB Number
BFO89LA070
Location
CLENDENIN , WV
Event ID
20001213X29047
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE PILOT'S DELAY IN DIVERTING TO AN ALTERNATE AIRPORT, AND THE LIGHT POLE WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-1551
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1964
Model / ICAO
PA-28-180 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SURROCK RONALD J
Address
1101 REDBIRD LN
Status
Deregistered
City
GRANBURY
State / Zip Code
TX 76048
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# BFO89LA070