# NTSB Accident ERA16LA280
> **PIPER PA 28R-201** · 2016-08-06 · Northampton, MA, USA · NONE
## 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.

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