SERS · Piper PA-24-250 · 2001-11-20 · Evans, GA, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA02LA025
Event ID
20011203X02331
Type
Accident
Date
2001-11-20
Location
Evans, GA, USA
Coordinates
33.371944, -82
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-24-250
Registration
N6688P
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper fuel management and failure switch to the other fuel tank which had fuel available prior to the engine ceasing to operate, which resulted in fuel starvation and damage to the airplane during an off-airport landing.