MINR · Piper PA-28-161 · 1997-03-19 · BROOMFIELD, CO, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW97LA132
Event ID
20001208X07539
Type
Accident
Date
1997-03-19
Location
BROOMFIELD, CO, USA
Coordinates
39.890434, -105.109939
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-28-161
Registration
N2572Y
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the student pilot's improper use of the fuel tank selector which led to fuel starvation and loss of engine power. Factors were the pilot's inadequate fuel management and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.