# NTSB Accident LAX91LA279
> **PIPER PA 28-140** · 1991-06-27 · FLAGSTAFF, AZ, USA · MINR
## 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.

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