# NTSB CHI86LA166: Piper PA-38-112, N9499T, Fraser, MI, July 4, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 4, 1986, 19:00 local (23:00 UTC)
- Place: Fraser, MI
- Coordinates: 42.530803, -82.940032 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=42.5308&lon=-82.9400&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 13483
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI86LA166
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/13483/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA166

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, cruise - normal
  - fluid,fuel - exhaustion (cause)
  - fuel consumption calculations - not performed, pilot in command (cause)
  - in-flight planning/decision - improper, pilot in command (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- Overrun, landing - roll
  - proper touchdown point - not attained, pilot in command (cause)
  - weather condition - tailwind (contributing factor)
  - wrong runway - selected, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER DURING AN ATTEMPTED DOWNWIND DEAD STICK LANDING ON AN AIRPORT AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED AT MIDFIELD AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP BEFORE RUNNING OFF OF THE END OF THE RUNWAY.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N9499T](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9499T-2013-05-23), registration cancelled 2013-05-23, S/N 38-78A0117, built 1978 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-38-112
- Registry model: [Piper PA-38-112](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-38-112) (registry code 7103812) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-235 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-235-series) (registry code 41505, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 38-78A0117
- Engines: LYCOMING O-235-L2C 112 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Thomas A. Bonfils
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Departed: GAI, GAITHERSBURG, MD
- Destination: 7D2, TROY, MI
- Airport: D13, Mckinley

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 34; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 250 total, 55 in this make and model, 192 as pilot in command

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 240° at 15 knots
- Visibility: 25 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 75 °F, dew point -0 °F

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19860704030779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860704030779A), Jul 4, 1986: Piper PA38112, Fraser, MI, Substantial damage. Engine failed from fuel exhaustion. Pilot elected to land downwind. Aircraft touched down long and fast. Overrun.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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