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Aviation accident WPR15LA111

1 fatal · PIPER PA46 - 350P · 2015-02-22 · Spokane, WA, USA

Event

NTSB number
WPR15LA111
Event ID
20150222X75521
Type
Accident
Date
2015-02-22
Location
Spokane, WA, USA
Coordinates
47.657775, -117.394447

Injuries

Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
PIPER
Model
PA46 - 350P
Registration
CGVZW
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power due to the refueler’s incorrect refueling of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the fixed-base operator’s improper fueling nozzle, which facilitated the use of an incorrect fuel, and the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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