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November 14, 1991 · Piper PA-24-250 · N6072P
Belt, MT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 14, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Belt, MT
Aircraft
Piper PA-24-250
Tail Number
N6072P
Operator
Martin a Dawson
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA92LA017
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE RETARDED THE THROTTLE SETTING TO EXTEND THE GEAR, BUT GOT NO RESPONSE WHEN HE TRIED TO INCREASE THE POWER AFTER THE GEAR WAS EXTENDED. HE WAS UNABLE TO REACH THE AIRSTRIP AND LANDED IN AN OPEN FIELD. DURING THE LANDING, THE GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS DAMAGED. AN EXAM OF THE FUEL SYSTEM REVEALED THAT THE VENT FOR THE LEFT TANK WAS BLOCKED.
NTSB Probable Cause
A BLOCKED FUEL VENT AND AN INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE RETARDED THE THROTTLE SETTING TO EXTEND THE GEAR, BUT GOT NO RESPONSE WHEN HE TRIED TO INCREASE THE POWER AFTER THE GEAR WAS EXTENDED. HE WAS UNABLE TO REACH THE AIRSTRIP AND LANDED IN AN OPEN FIELD. DURING THE LANDING, THE GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS DAMAGED. AN EXAM OF THE FUEL SYSTEM REVEALED THAT THE VENT FOR THE LEFT TANK WAS BLOCKED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:20 MST
Nearest AirportDawson Ranch (1nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-24-250
Tail NumberN6072P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMartin a Dawson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-A1A5 · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 6 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 21 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time15:50
Weather SourceWFAC