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Accident · Destroyed

FAA accident report · New Piper PA32-301FT · Stafford, VA · March 17, 2013

Date: March 17, 2013 · 07:05 local
Place: Stafford, VA
Phase of flight: Descent
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Destroyed
Aircraft: N32EV
NTSB investigation: NTSBERA13LA173
Reported as: New Piper PA32-301FT
Reported engine: Lycoming IO-540
People aboard: 2
Fatal injuries: 0
Other injuries: 2

N32EVRegistration cancelled Jun 3, 2015 · New Piper PA32-301FTS/N 3232058 · Built 2006 Airframe modelNew Piper PA32-301FT Engine modelLycoming IO-540-K1G5Reciprocating

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What happened

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The aircraft was on approach to Stafford airport to pick up a passenger in VMC conditions. During the approach to the airport the aircraft experienced an engine failure. The aircraft was unable to continue to the airport and landed in a clearing. Aircraft was destroyed.

As the FAA filed it

THE AIRCRAFT WAS ON APPROACH TO STAFFORD AIRPORT TO PICK UP A PASSENGER IN VMC CONDITIONS. DURING THE APPROACH TO THE AIRPORT THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE FAILURE. THE AIRCRAFT WAS UNABLE TO CONTINUE TO THE AIRPORT AND LANDED IN A CLEARING. AIRCRAFT WAS DESTROYED.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB ERA13LA173Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStafford, VAThe pilot's improper placement of the fuel tank selector handle during approach, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Mar 17, 2013 · Substantial damage