Aviation Accident Summary LAX88LA300

LOWER LAKE, CA, USA

Aircraft #1

N9429W

PIPER PA-28-235

Analysis

THE PILOT DEPARTED NOVAT0, CA WITH THE FUEL SELECTOR IN THE RIGHT TIP TANK POSITION. SHE DID NOT SWITCH THE SELECTOR TO THE MAIN TANK POSITION. FOUR MILES FROM LOWER LAKE, CA THE ENGINE LOST ALL POWER. AFTER THE ACCIDENT, ONLY THE RIGHT TIP TANK WAS FOUND EMPTY.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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