SERS · PIPER J-4E · 1991-12-15 · TIMMONSVILLE, SC, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA92LA048
Event ID
20001212X18642
Type
Accident
Date
1991-12-15
Location
TIMMONSVILLE, SC, USA
Coordinates
33.769222, -80.010879
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
J-4E
Registration
N38153
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER (NONMECHANICAL) DUE TO INADEQUATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATION BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND, RESULTING IN AN ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION, A FORCED LANDING, AND IN-FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.