Summary
On July 05, 2023, a Piper PA-28-235 (N8579W) was involved in an incident near Clearwater, FL. 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 improper preflight inspection which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination (water).
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA290. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8579W.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper preflight inspection which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination (water).
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA23LA290