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May 30, 2008 · Piper PA-28-235 · N9122W
Amistad, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 30, 2008
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 2 uninjured
Location
Amistad, NM
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-235
Tail Number
N9122W
Operator
Gibbs Michael J
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW08CA160
While in cruise flight the engine experienced a total loss of 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.
NTSB 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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:50 MDT
Nearest AirportROSEBUD (11nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-235
Tail NumberN9122W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGibbs Michael J
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-B4B5 · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured2
Total4
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 9 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 C
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC