N1567ZPIPER PA-22-108 1991-04-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-22-108 S/N: 22-8825

Summary

On April 20, 1991, a Piper PA-22-108 (N1567Z) was involved in an incident near Auburn, WA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: AN IMPROPER FUEL SELECTOR VALVE HANDLE, IMPROPER SELECTION OF THE FUEL SELECTOR POSITION, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF UNDERSTANDING OF THE FUEL SELECTOR POSITION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA91LA090. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1567Z.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 20, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA090
Location
AUBURN, WA
Event ID
20001212X16890
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

AN IMPROPER FUEL SELECTOR VALVE HANDLE, IMPROPER SELECTION OF THE FUEL SELECTOR POSITION, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF UNDERSTANDING OF THE FUEL SELECTOR POSITION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-8825
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-22-108 PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA91LA090