Jun 22, 2012
Accident
Substantial Rock Springs, WY
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation because of the incorrectly installed fuel cap. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the flight using fuel from the left fuel tank after she observed fuel streaming from the left fuel tank cap.
NTSB WPR12LA309