# NTSB Accident MIA89LA242
> **PIPER PA-24-250** · 1989-09-03 · PERRY, FL, USA · MINR
## 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.

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