MINR · Piper PA-28-181 · 1999-08-08 · GREENVILLE, SC, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA99LA221
Event ID
20001212X19590
Type
Accident
Date
1999-08-08
Location
GREENVILLE, SC, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-28-181
Registration
N82974
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The improper position of the fuel selector by the pilot-in-command resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Also, the inadequate altitude flown by the pilot on final approach preventing a landing on the runway following the loss of engine power.