Accident Details
Date
Sunday, September 17, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL89FA214
Location
GORDON, AL
Event ID
20001213X29292
Coordinates
31.140838, -85.090568
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4
Probable Cause and Findings
THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE FUEL GASCOLATOR BOWL BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL LEAKAGE AND A LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE TO THE ENGINE.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N7503J
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28R-30867
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
PARMER ROGER K DBA
Address
2357 BARTLEY RD
Status
Deregistered
City
LAGRANGE
State / Zip Code
GA 30240
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# ATL89FA214