N3992WPIPER PA-32-2602021-05-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-32-260S/N: 32-935

Summary

On May 29, 2021, a Piper PA-32-260 (N3992W) was involved in an accident near Flint, MI. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to adequately monitor his fuel quantity during flight which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN21LA247. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3992W.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 29, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA247
Location
Flint, MI
Event ID
20210602103197
Coordinates
42.970371, -83.745850
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to adequately monitor his fuel quantity during flight which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-935
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
PA-32-260PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WOJCIECHOWSKI DAVID
Address
8244 STAGGHORN DR
Status
Deregistered
City
SWARTZ CREEK
State / Zip Code
MI 48473-8413
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# CEN21LA247