On March 29, 1986, a Piper PA-22-150 (registration N3900P) was involved in an aviation accident near Plymouth, MI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to ensure the aircraft was properly fueled prior to flight, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent engine failure. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft experienced engine failure during climb-out due to a disconnected fuel line, resulting in a nose gear collapse and nosing over in a field.
The engine quit during the climb-out phase shortly after takeoff. The pilot switched tanks and tried a restart with no success. The aircraft then experienced a nose gear collapse and nosed over during a landing roll in a field.
Investigation revealed that the fuel line to the carburetor had become disconnected, resulting in fuel starvation.
The pilot's failure to ensure the aircraft was properly fueled prior to flight, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent engine failure.
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