SERS · PIPER PA-22-135 · 2012-06-06 · Bangor, MI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN12LA348
Event ID
20120608X52730
Type
Accident
Date
2012-06-06
Location
Bangor, MI, USA
Coordinates
42.309505, -86.110992
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-22-135
Registration
N3431A
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to properly service the fuel system, and subsequent decision to conduct the flight with known fuel system deficiencies, which led to the total loss of engine power.