N9507D

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-22-160S/N: 22-6422

Summary

On July 08, 2023, a Piper PA-22-160 (N9507D) was involved in an accident near Coquille Bay, OR. 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 management, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA267. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9507D.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 8, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA267
Location
Coquille Bay, OR
Event ID
20230711192585
Coordinates
43.174194, -124.275740
Nearest Airport
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 management, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-6422
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1958
Model / ICAO
PA-22-160PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-22-160

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KIMBALL RAYMOND E
Address
93919 SUNNY HILL LN
City
NORTH BEND
State / Zip Code
OR 97459-7530
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# WPR23LA267