SPRINGDALE, AR, USA
N7176R
PIPER PA-28-140
THE PILOT STATED TAHT THE AIRCRAFT WAS AT 4200 FT DESCENDING WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY LOST POWER. HE WAS UNABLE TO GLIDE TO AN AIRPORT SO HE LANDED ON A ROAD. DURING THE LANDING, THE RIGHT WING HIT A ROAD SIGN AND WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. AFTER LANDING, THE ENGINE WOULD OPERATE UP TO ABOUT 1500 RPM. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS A BLOCKAGE BETWEEN THE FUEL SELECTOR AND THE ENGINE.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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