MINR · Piper PA-32-300 · 2005-03-14 · Millersburg, OH, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC05LA060
Event ID
20050323X00354
Type
Accident
Date
2005-03-14
Location
Millersburg, OH, USA
Coordinates
40.536945, -81.947502
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-32-300
Registration
C-FLPB
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor in the accident was the deteriorated fuel cap seals.