Piper PA-60-601P accident near Jamestown, NY
On January 8, 2007, a Piper PA-60-601P (airplane) was involved in an accident near Jamestown, NY. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- January 8, 2007
- Place
- Jamestown, NY
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-60-601P · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 42.149°N, 79.271°W
- NTSB ID
- 20070118X00066
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On January 8, 2007, at 0950 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-60-601P, N720Z, was destroyed when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from Chautauqua County Airport (JHW), Jamestown, New York. The certificated private pilot was fatally injured. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed, and an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan was filed for the personal flight destined for Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), Buffalo, New York. The flight was conducted under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. According to witness statements, the pilot "picked up" his IFR clearance to Buffalo, New York, and announced over the radio his intention to taxi to runway 25 for departure. A "throbbing or surging" sound was then heard as the airplane departed. Moments later the airplane came "straight down" and impacted the ground. The accident occurred during the hours of daylight. The wreckage was located at 42 degrees, 08.959 minutes north latitude, 79 degrees, 16.258 minutes west longitude, at an elevation of 1,701 feet mean sea level (msl). PERSONNEL INFORMATION According to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) records, the pilot held a private pilot certificate with ratings for airplane single-engine-land, airplane-multiengine-land, and instrument airplane. He reported a total flight time of 5,489.4 flight hours, with 2,926 hours in single-engine airplanes, and 2,377.7 hours in multiengine airplanes. His most recent FAA third-class medical certificate was issued on December 6, 2006. AIRCRAFT INFORMATION The accident airplane was manufactured in
Probable cause
The pilot's incorrect selection of the right engine fuel selector position, which resulted in fuel starvation of the right engine, a loss of the right engine's power, and a loss of control during initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and his improper use of the manufacturer's published normal operating procedures.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
