EL PASO, TX, USA
N8705P
PIPER PA-24-260
WHILE ON A BUSINESS CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT THE FUEL PRESSURE BEGAN DROPPING WITH A SUBSEQUENT DROP IN POWER. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO REDUCE MANIFOLD PRESSURE TO KEEP THE ENGINE RUNNING. APPROXIMATELY 3-5 MILES FROM EL PASO AIRPORT THE PILOT LANDED ON THE DESERT. DURING LANDING THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A MOUND OF SAND AND GROUND LOOPED. AN EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE DID NOT REVEAL ANY REASON FOR LOSS OF FUEL FLOW AND ENGINE STOPPAGE.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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