MINR · Piper PA-28-161 · 2002-11-24 · SANTA PAULA, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX03LA038
Event ID
20021206X05572
Type
Accident
Date
2002-11-24
Location
SANTA PAULA, CA, USA
Coordinates
34.347221, -119.061111
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-28-161
Registration
N2937M
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to follow the checklist and switch the fuel selector to the fullest tank for landing, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.