SERS · Piper PA-60-601P · 2000-10-12 · S. BURLINGTON, VT, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC01LA012
Event ID
20001212X22236
Type
Accident
Date
2000-10-12
Location
S. BURLINGTON, VT, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
4
Total aboard
5
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-60-601P
Registration
CFAWF
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper in-flight decision to perform a precautionary landing, and his failure to maintain airspeed after he experienced a partial loss of power on one engine. A factor was the partial loss of power on one engine due to an induction air leak.