Aviation Accident Summary MIA83LA018

N. FT. LAUDERDA, FL, USA

Aircraft #1

N8856Y

PIPER PA-39

Analysis

PILOT SAYS HE REFUELED AT NASSAU WITH 20 GALS IN AUX. TANKS. ESTIMATED 10 GALS EACH MAIN TANK. 45 MINUTES AFTER DEPARTURE #1 ENG. FAILED. 5 MINUTES LATER #2 FAILED. AIRCRAFT SANK.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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