N4CD

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-24-250 S/N: 24-1367

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 3, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89LA242
Location
PERRY, FL
Event ID
20001213X29443
Coordinates
30.169605, -83.609580
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL STARVATION DUE TO WEAR AND RESTRICTED MOVEMENT OF THE CARBURETOR FLOAT, WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. SOFT TERRAIN IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA CONTRIBUTED TO OVERLOAD FAILURE OF THE NOSE GEAR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N4CD
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-1367
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1960
Model / ICAO
PA-24-250 PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
PO BOX 998
Status
Deregistered
City
FREDERICK
State / Zip Code
MD 21701
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# MIA89LA242