SERS · Piper PA-28-180 · 2003-03-14 · Bonham, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW03LA113
Event ID
20030320X00358
Type
Accident
Date
2003-03-14
Location
Bonham, TX, USA
Coordinates
33.611667, -96.179168
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-28-180
Registration
N5264L
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as result of the unapproved fuel selector valve handle installed on the aircraft by an unknown person. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.