MINR · Piper PA-23-150 · 2006-08-04 · Ontario, OR, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA06LA154
Event ID
20060814X01164
Type
Accident
Date
2006-08-04
Location
Ontario, OR, USA
Coordinates
44.014167, -117.010276
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
4
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-23-150
Registration
N1221P
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
—
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate inflight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. Factors were the en route high wind condition and the soft terrain.