N287RRPiper PA-34-2002005-09-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

Piper PA-34-200S/N: 34-7350287

Summary

On September 16, 2005, a Piper PA-34-200 (N287RR) was involved in an accident near Greenville, AL. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The loss of left engine power due to fuel system contamination and the pilot's failure to follow procedures and his improper use of the throttle and flight controls during the forced landing.

This report is based on information received by the NTSB. Additional details may be found in the NTSB's public docket for this case. For further information, please contact the NTSB Office of Public Inquiries.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL05CA162. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N287RR.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 16, 2005
NTSB Number
ATL05CA162
Location
Greenville, AL
Event ID
20051011X01608
Coordinates
31.853610, -86.617500
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The loss of left engine power due to fuel system contamination and the pilot's failure to follow procedures and his improper use of the throttle and flight controls during the forced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
34-7350287
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
PA-34-200PA34
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT TRAINING ACADEMY INC
Address
2001 SE AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
STUART
State / Zip Code
FL 34996-4022
Country
United States

Analysis

This report is based on information received by the NTSB. Additional details may be found in the NTSB's public docket for this case. For further information, please contact the NTSB Office of Public Inquiries.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL05CA162