SERS · PIPER PA-22-135 · 1991-12-02 · SIEBERT, CO, USA
Event
NTSB number
DEN92LA011
Event ID
20001212X18585
Type
Accident
Date
1991-12-02
Location
SIEBERT, CO, USA
Coordinates
39.290477, -102.859107
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-22-135
Registration
N3745A
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A PLUGGED VENT IN THE TANK FILLER CAP, RESULTING IN FUEL STARVATION. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.