MINR · PIPER PA 28-140 · 1991-06-27 · FLAGSTAFF, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX91LA279
Event ID
20001212X17329
Type
Accident
Date
1991-06-27
Location
FLAGSTAFF, AZ, USA
Coordinates
35.290008, -111.319046
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA 28-140
Registration
N1898J
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO PROPERLY LOCK THE ENGINE PRIMER CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN AN OVER RICH FUEL TO AIR MIXTURE AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.