Accident Details
Date
Thursday, September 28, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89LA258
Location
KISSIMMEE, FL
Event ID
20001213X29453
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION, DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: FALSE FUEL GAGE INDICATIONS AND TREES IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8107T
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32R-8229033
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
BILLS MICHAEL D
Address
585 LUBLULLY LANE
Status
Deregistered
City
CHARLOTTESVILLE
State / Zip Code
VA 22903
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# MIA89LA258