# NTSB Accident SEA99FA015
> **Piper PA-23-150** · 1998-11-16 · FERNDALE, WA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA99FA015
- **Event ID:** 20001211X11497
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1998-11-16
- **Location:** FERNDALE, WA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 48.859718, -122.629974
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-23-150
- **Registration:** CFJXG
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision to attempt to reach his final destination after a partial loss of engine power, instead of making a precautionary landing at one of the airports he overflew along his route. Factors include an inadequate preflight, a fuel filter flow restriction leading to fuel starvation, the decision to land with the gear retracted, and soft, wet terrain at the location where the forced landing was attempted.

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