Accident Details
Date
Monday, December 2, 1991
NTSB Number
DEN92LA011
Location
SIEBERT, CO
Event ID
20001212X18585
Coordinates
39.290477, -102.859107
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A PLUGGED VENT IN THE TANK FILLER CAP, RESULTING IN FUEL STARVATION. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N3745A
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-1988
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
BOLTON CHRIS A
Address
1600 W COUNTY RD 10E POB 497
Status
Deregistered
City
BERTHOUD
State / Zip Code
CO 80513
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# DEN92LA011