# NTSB Accident NYC91FA144
> **PIPER PA-28-181** · 1991-06-09 · EAST HADDAM, CT, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC91FA144
- **Event ID:** 20001212X17358
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-06-09
- **Location:** EAST HADDAM, CT, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-181
- **Registration:** N2876Z
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE NON-MECHANICAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO USE THE AUXILIARY FUEL BOOST PUMP DURING TAKEOFF.

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