N5210P

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-24-250 S/N: 24-235

Summary

On September 02, 1989, a Piper PA-24-250 (N5210P) was involved in an incident near Hickory, NC. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: PILOT'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY MONITOR THE ENGINE FUEL CONSUMPTION IN FLIGHT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL89LA206. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5210P.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 2, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL89LA206
Location
HICKORY, NC
Event ID
20001213X29295
Coordinates
35.700752, -81.069229
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY MONITOR THE ENGINE FUEL CONSUMPTION IN FLIGHT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-235
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
HUDSON WILLIAM B
Address
1126 SE 2ND AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
FORT LAUDERDALE
State / Zip Code
FL 33316-1008
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# ATL89LA206