NONE · Piper PA-24-260 · 2001-05-06 · NAPA, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX01LA166
Event ID
20010510X00927
Type
Accident
Date
2001-05-06
Location
NAPA, CA, USA
Coordinates
38.549903, -122.149108
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
4
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-24-260
Registration
N8710P
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot-in-command's failure to verify the fuel supply before flight, and his improper fuel management, that resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power during takeoff climb resulting in a forced landing and collision with ground obstacles.