N3745A

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-22-135 S/N: 22-1988

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
Model / ICAO
PA-22-135 PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

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