NONE · Piper PA-24-250 · 1999-02-21 · EVERGLADES CITY, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA99LA089
Event ID
20001205X00215
Type
Accident
Date
1999-02-21
Location
EVERGLADES CITY, FL, USA
Coordinates
25.830478, -81.400436
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
4
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-24-250
Registration
N8309P
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the PIC to maintain directional control on takeoff roll following a loss of power brought about by fuel starvation due to the PIC's failure to verify the proper setting of the fuel selector valve, and the subsequent collision with trees during the attempt to abort the takeoff.