PIPER PA-28-235
Clearwater, FL, July 5, 2023
Event Information
| Date | July 5, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Clearwater, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 27.97721, -82.75906 |
| Airport | CLEARWATER AIR PARK |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA290 |
| Event ID | 20230706192544 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-235 |
| Registration # | N8579W |
| Owner | HARMON TROY L |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper preflight inspection which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination (water).
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.