N7946P

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-24-180 S/N: 24-3182

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 10, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89LA244
Location
TITUSVILLE, FL
Event ID
20001213X29444
Coordinates
28.579160, -80.819854
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PRIVATE PILOT (DUAL STUDENT) TO ASSURE THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS POSITIONED TO THE PROPER TANK, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION; AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT (CFI). THE TREES WERE A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-3182
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1962
Model / ICAO
PA-24-180 PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-24

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LARSEN JORDAN T
Address
12857 WHISPER RIDGE RD
City
DRAPER
State / Zip Code
UT 84020
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# MIA89LA244