SERS · PIPER PA-23-160 · 1994-07-11 · HAMPTON, GA, USA
Event
NTSB number
ATL94LA136
Event ID
20001206X01665
Type
Accident
Date
1994-07-11
Location
HAMPTON, GA, USA
Coordinates
33.380695, -84.280189
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-23-160
Registration
N3381P
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE AIRCRAFT PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION, HIS FAILURE TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED THAT RESULTED IN A STALL. A FACTOR WAS THE INADEQUATE AIRCRAFT INSPECTION THAT DID NOT IDENTIFY THE WORN FUEL CELL CAPS.