Accident · 2010-09-20
What the record says
- Event date
- 2010-09-20
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA32R (N9263R)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Saratoga Rental Options LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Saratoga Rental Options LLC
Probable cause
A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper placement of the fuel selector.
Source: NTSB case ERA10CA490Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Flight instructor / Commercial | Airplane | 27 | Class 1 (2009-10-12) | 2,203 total · 51 in this make/model · 2,077 as PIC · 60 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.