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Aviation accident WPR17LA092

NONE · PIPER PA 28-140 · 2017-04-04 · Whittier, CA, USA

Event

NTSB number
WPR17LA092
Event ID
20170428X63504
Type
Accident
Date
2017-04-04
Location
Whittier, CA, USA
Coordinates
34.018054, -118.038055

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
PIPER
Model
PA 28-140
Registration
N55339
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
NITE
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's impaired decision-making due to alcohol intoxication and his improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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