N7494YPIPER PA-302022-10-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-30S/N: 30-555

Summary

On October 04, 2022, a Piper PA-30 (N7494Y) was involved in an incident near Milan, GA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA005. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7494Y.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA23LA005
Location
Milan, GA
Event ID
20221005106060
Coordinates
32.017581, -83.067658
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
30-555
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1964
Model / ICAO
PA-30PA30
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
6
FAA Model
PA-30

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RAY JAMES O III
Address
PO BOX 55192
City
MC RAE
State / Zip Code
GA 31055-0192
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# ERA23LA005