# NTSB Accident DEN89FA061
> **PIPER PA-24-180** · 1989-01-14 · ALBUQUERQUE, NM, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN89FA061
- **Event ID:** 20001213X27561
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-01-14
- **Location:** ALBUQUERQUE, NM, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-24-180
- **Registration:** N5983P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

ENGINE STOPPAGE FROM FUEL STARVATION WHICH RESULTED FROM THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SELECT THE FULLEST TANK FOR TAKEOFF. IN ADDITION THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO RETURN TO THE AIRPORT DURING THE FORCED LANDING AND INADVERTENTLY STALLED THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE DESCENDING TURN.

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