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Gypsum, Colorado

August 24, 2021 · NTSB CEN21LA383 · PIPER PA-28-181 (N46MD)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel.

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NTSB Findings

  • Aircraft-Fluids/misc hardware-Fluids-Fuel-Fluid management
  • Personnel issues-Action/decision-Info processing/decision-Identification/recognition-Pilot

Details

NTSB ReportCEN21LA383
AircraftPIPER PA-28-181
RegistrationN46MD
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location39.6231, -106.9382
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