MINR · PIPER PA-12 · 1994-12-24 · LA PORTE, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW95LA072
Event ID
20001206X02727
Type
Accident
Date
1994-12-24
Location
LA PORTE, TX, USA
Coordinates
29.65978, -95.03936
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-12
Registration
N2820M
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION AS RESULT OF THE FAILURE OF THE GLASS BOWL ON THE GASCOLATOR. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN AT THE PILOT'S DISPOSAL TO EXECUTE A FORCED LANDING.