MINR · PIPER PA-24-250 · 1995-02-26 · CARLSBAD, NM, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW95LA131
Event ID
20001207X02974
Type
Accident
Date
1995-02-26
Location
CARLSBAD, NM, USA
Coordinates
32.400604, -104.2304
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-24-250
Registration
N5613P
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
FUEL EXHAUSTION ENGINE POWER LOSS DUE TO A LEAK IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. FACTORS WERE DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.