N3098MPIPER PA-122021-11-30 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-12S/N: 12-1784

Summary

On November 30, 2021, a Piper PA-12 (N3098M) was involved in an accident near Labelle, FL. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s improper fuel system modification, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA080. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3098M.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA22LA080
Location
Labelle, FL
Event ID
20211201104336
Coordinates
26.685000, -81.462778
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper fuel system modification, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
12-1784
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
PA-12PA12
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
PA-12

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MORRISON ROBERT H
Address
110 KIRBY THOMPSON RD
City
FORT DENAUD
State / Zip Code
FL 33935-0423
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# ERA22LA080