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
N287RR
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
34-7350287
Engine Type
Reciprocating
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