MINR · PIPER PA-24-260 · 1994-06-02 · MONTGOMERY, NY, USA
Event
NTSB number
BFO94LA084
Event ID
20001206X01453
Type
Accident
Date
1994-06-02
Location
MONTGOMERY, NY, USA
Coordinates
41.520458, -74.230522
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-24-260
Registration
N9041P
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply with an improper fuel selector position which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. A factor is the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.