At 19:53 Pacific time, a Piper PA-28-235 lost power while on approach to Carson Airport and crashed into the back yard of a residence. The pilot, the passenger and a resident of the property who was standing in the yard were seriously injured. The pilot told an FAA inspector he switched fuel tanks as he approached the airport and the engine lost power as he turned on base leg. Attempts to restart the engine failed and the airplane crashed short of the runway.
September 01, Carson City, Nev. / Piper Dakota
At 19:53 Pacific time, a Piper PA-28-235 lost power while on approach to Carson Airport and crashed into the back yard of a residence. The pilot, the passenger and a resident of the property who was standing in the yard were seriously injured. The pilot told an FAA inspector he switched fuel tanks as he approached the airport and the engine lost power as he turned on base leg. Attempts to restart the engine failed and the airplane crashed short of the runway....
Key Takeaways:
- A Piper PA-28-235 lost power and crashed into a backyard near Carson Airport while on approach, seriously injuring the pilot, passenger, and a resident.
- The pilot reported that the engine lost power after he switched fuel tanks during the base leg turn, with attempts to restart it being unsuccessful.
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