NONE · Piper PA-22-108 · 2001-11-03 · Roanoke, VA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC02LA021
Event ID
20011228X02462
Type
Accident
Date
2001-11-03
Location
Roanoke, VA, USA
Coordinates
37.352779, -79.93
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-22-108
Registration
N5207Z
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the pilot ensure the proper position of the fuel selector which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors were the improper placement of the fuel selector valve tank index, and the improper in-flight decision of the pilot to change tanks in accordance with the owner's manual.