MINR · PIPER PA-28-161 · 1990-11-11 · SAXTON, PA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC91LA026
Event ID
20001212X24679
Type
Accident
Date
1990-11-11
Location
SAXTON, PA, USA
Coordinates
40.209514, -78.24073
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-28-161
Registration
N2972D
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
AN ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FUEL STARVATION AND THE SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE CFI'S INADEQUATE EXECUTION OF EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.