N1898J

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA 28-140 S/N: 28 24344

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, June 27, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA279
Location
FLAGSTAFF, AZ
Event ID
20001212X17329
Coordinates
35.290008, -111.319046
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO PROPERLY LOCK THE ENGINE PRIMER CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN AN OVER RICH FUEL TO AIR MIXTURE AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28 24344
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
PA 28-140 M600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-140

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
NORRIS JOSEPH M
Address
PO BOX 1205
City
PALATKA
State / Zip Code
FL 32178-1205
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX91LA279