SERS · Piper PA-28-180 · 1997-04-06 · FARMINGVILLE, NY, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC97FA069
Event ID
20001208X07805
Type
Accident
Date
1997-04-06
Location
FARMINGVILLE, NY, USA
Coordinates
40.810588, -73.040161
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
3
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-28-180
Registration
N4400T
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, which subsequently resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. Related factors were: excessive fuel consumption rate, and obstructions (trees and house) in the emergency landing area.