Final
3 minor
May 13, 2024
N669A accident at Enderlin, ND
Piper PA-22 — Fuel contamination at 5N4 (Enderlin, ND)
DateMay 13, 2024
Tail numberN669A
AircraftPiper PA-22 · Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer · PA22
Location5N4 — Enderlin, ND
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries3 minor
NTSB caseCEN24LA184
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to properly inspect and sump the fuel system before the flight and the maintenance personnel’s inadequate maintenance of the fuel system which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power due to the contamination of the right tank fuel gascolator and fuel lines.
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