MINR · PIPER PA-22-160 · 2012-08-02 · McKinleyville, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR12CA340
Event ID
20120802X55528
Type
Accident
Date
2012-08-02
Location
McKinleyville, CA, USA
Coordinates
40.952777, -124.09333
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-22-160
Registration
N3442Z
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s lack of experience in the accident airplane make and model and his lack of knowledge regarding the fuel system.