MINR · Piper PA-28-161 · 1998-07-25 · ROCKWALL, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW98LA329
Event ID
20001211X10592
Type
Accident
Date
1998-07-25
Location
ROCKWALL, TX, USA
Coordinates
32.92036, -96.450729
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-28-161
Registration
N30117
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper use of the fuel tank selector resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A factor was the pilot's failure to follow the check list.