SERS · PIPER PA-23-150 · 2013-10-23 · Tucson, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR14LA027
Event ID
20131023X22139
Type
Accident
Date
2013-10-23
Location
Tucson, AZ, USA
Coordinates
32.11222, -110.933334
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-23-150
Registration
N3162P
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff following the loss of left engine power due to the failure of the left engine-driven fuel pump’s diaphragm. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the electric fuel boost pumps for takeoff in accordance with checklist procedures and to conduct the engine failure emergency procedure.