MINR · PIPER PA-23-250 · 1991-03-30 · JEAN, NV, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX91LA148
Event ID
20001212X16642
Type
Accident
Date
1991-03-30
Location
JEAN, NV, USA
Coordinates
35.749881, -115.529228
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-23-250
Registration
N99255
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
FUEL STARVATION DUE TO THE IMPROPER FUEL MANAGEMENT (POSITIONING OF THE FUEL SELECTOR) BY THE PILOT, AND HIS IMPROPER EMERGENCY PROCEDURES. THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS MAKE AND MODEL OF AIRCRAFT WAS A RELATED FACTOR.