MINR · PIPER PA-32RT-300 · 1992-04-26 · VALLEJO, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX92LA189
Event ID
20001211X14463
Type
Accident
Date
1992-04-26
Location
VALLEJO, CA, USA
Coordinates
38.089962, -122.250244
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-32RT-300
Registration
N31557
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
WAS THE FAILURE OF THE FUEL SERVO DIAPHRAGM STEM WHICH RESULTED IN A FUEL INTERRUPTION TO THE ENGINE. HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS AND UTILITY POLE IN THE FORCED LANDING AREA WERE FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT.