SERS · Piper PA-32-260 · 2002-08-11 · Victor, CO, USA
Event
NTSB number
DEN02LA090
Event ID
20020815X01402
Type
Accident
Date
2002-08-11
Location
Victor, CO, USA
Coordinates
38.731109, -105.118888
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-32-260
Registration
N222SH
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's failure to refuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the pilot's use of inappropriate medication, and the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.