MINR · PIPER PA-24-250 · 1989-09-03 · PERRY, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA89LA242
Event ID
20001213X29443
Type
Accident
Date
1989-09-03
Location
PERRY, FL, USA
Coordinates
30.169605, -83.60958
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-24-250
Registration
N4CD
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
FUEL STARVATION DUE TO WEAR AND RESTRICTED MOVEMENT OF THE CARBURETOR FLOAT, WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. SOFT TERRAIN IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA CONTRIBUTED TO OVERLOAD FAILURE OF THE NOSE GEAR.