| Crash location | Unknown |
| Nearest city | Albuquerque, NM
35.084491°N, 106.651137°W |
| Tail number | N5983P |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 14 Jan 1989 |
| Aircraft type | Piper PA-24-180 |
| Additional details: | None |
ENGINE STOPPAGE FROM FUEL STARVATION WHICH RESULTED FROM THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SELECT THE FULLEST TANK FOR TAKEOFF. IN ADDITION THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO RETURN TO THE AIRPORT DURING THE FORCED LANDING AND INADVERTENTLY STALLED THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE DESCENDING TURN.