SERS · Piper PA-24-260 · 1997-04-14 · SEQUIM, WA, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA97LA086
Event ID
20001208X07826
Type
Accident
Date
1997-04-14
Location
SEQUIM, WA, USA
Coordinates
48.060195, -123.060447
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-24-260
Registration
N8645P
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot-in-command's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A factor was trees in the forced landing area.