MINR · PIPER PA-25-235 · 2024-06-05 · Colquitt, GA, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA24LA248
Event ID
20240606194405
Type
Accident
Date
2024-06-05
Location
Colquitt, GA, USA
Coordinates
31.092005, -84.754177
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-25-235
Registration
N8715L
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the fuel shutoff valve from corrosion, which allowed the valve stem to obstruct the internal fuel port, resulting in a restriction of fuel flow to the engine.