SERS · Piper J3-C65 · 2001-04-29 · Clarksburg, WV, USA
Event
NTSB number
IAD01LA050
Event ID
20010511X00930
Type
Accident
Date
2001-04-29
Location
Clarksburg, WV, USA
Coordinates
39.29639, -80.228057
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
J3-C65
Registration
N78521
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to perform fuel consumption calculations and incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector, which resulted in fuel starvation of the engine.