MINR · PIPER PA-32R-301T · 1992-07-16 · SHAFTER, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX92LA299
Event ID
20001211X15194
Type
Accident
Date
1992-07-16
Location
SHAFTER, CA, USA
Coordinates
35.539955, -118.910461
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-32R-301T
Registration
N327PL
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PIC'S POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND THE PIC'S AND FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/PASSENGER'S FAILURE TO USE THE EMERGENCY CHECKLIST. THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.