SERS · PIPER PA-32-260 · 1994-03-11 · BECKLEY, WV, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC94LA057
Event ID
20001206X00981
Type
Accident
Date
1994-03-11
Location
BECKLEY, WV, USA
Coordinates
37.779399, -81.179817
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-32-260
Registration
N3817W
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL CONTAMINATION, WHILE OPERATING OVER UNSUITABLE TERRAIN, AFTER THE PILOT FAILED TO REMOVE ALL THE WATER FROM THE TANK PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S DECISION TO OPERATE THE AIRPLANE WITH A KNOWN LEAKING FUEL CAP.