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Lafayette, Colorado

June 11, 2021 · NTSB CEN21LA261 · PIPER PA32 (N3793W)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The flight crew’s improper fuel management that resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.

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NTSB Findings

  • Aircraft-Fluids/misc hardware-Fluids-Fuel-Fluid management
  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Use of equip/system-Flight crew

Details

NTSB ReportCEN21LA261
AircraftPIPER PA32
RegistrationN3793W
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location40.0306, -105.1037
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