Piper PA-28-235
Amistad, NM — May 30, 2008
Event Information
| Date | May 30, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | DFW08CA160 |
| Event ID | 20080801X01139 |
| Location | Amistad, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.93750, -103.11611 |
| Airport | ROSEBUD |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA-28-235 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
Fuel starvation while in cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were incorrect maintenance, the fuel selector movement was impeded and a plowed field.
Full Narrative
While in cruise flight the private pilot experienced a total loss of engine power. The pilot attempted an engine restart, but could not restore engine power. The pilot then elected to perform a forced landing to a plowed field. Upon touchdown, the gear contacted ruts in the ground resulting in a collapse of the landing gear. An examination of the airplane revealed that the housing encasing the fuel selector had been recently replaced with an incorrect housing which impeded movement of the fuel selector to all fuel tanks. The pilot reported that post-maintenance test flights did not detect the incorrect installation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.