On May 30, 1989, a Piper PA-28-180 (registration N8213W) was involved in an aviation accident near Wilmington, OH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ASSURE AN ADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY AND HIS FAILURE TO REFUEL EN ROUTE. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Two private pilots and two passengers departed Myrtle Beach for a 415 nm flight. With winds aloft at 290°/25 kt, groundspeed was 83 kt. Fuel quantity at departure was 50 gallons. The accident occurred 0.5 miles from the destination at 2220; post-crash exam revealed 10 ounces of fuel in each wing tank.
Flight Details
Two private-rated pilots and two passengers departed Myrtle Beach at approximately 1800 for a destination located 415 nautical miles away. The magnetic heading was approximately 324 degrees. At the planned cruise altitude of 8,500 feet, winds aloft were reported as 290 degrees at 25 knots, resulting in a calculated groundspeed of 83 knots. The airplane departed with 50 gallons of fuel.
Accident Occurrence
The accident occurred at approximately 2220, about 0.5 miles from the destination airport. Details of the accident sequence are not specified in the source.
Fuel Investigation
A post-crash examination of the wreckage revealed 10 ounces of fuel remaining in each wing fuel tank. No other fuel quantity information was provided.
What happened in the 30 May 1989 Piper PA-28-180 accident near Wilmington, OH?
Two private pilots and two passengers departed Myrtle Beach for a 415 nm flight. With winds aloft at 290°/25 kt, groundspeed was 83 kt. Fuel quantity at departure was 50 gallons. The accident occurred 0.5 miles from the destination at 2220; post-crash exam revealed 10 ounces of fuel in each wing tank.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 30 May 1989 involved a Piper PA-28-180, registration N8213W, at Wilmington, OH.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ASSURE AN ADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY AND HIS FAILURE TO REFUEL EN ROUTE.
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