NONE · PIPER PA 28R-201 · 2016-08-06 · Northampton, MA, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA16LA280
Event ID
20160806X52719
Type
Accident
Date
2016-08-06
Location
Northampton, MA, USA
Coordinates
42.328056, -72.611114
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA 28R-201
Registration
N3783M
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the alternate air valve plate hinge pin, which caused the alternate air valve plate to lodge in the fuel servo assembly, which resulted in a restriction of air to the fuel servo assembly, a loss of engine power, and an off-airport emergency landing.