Pilot Debrief

DAVIS MICHAEL J MD SPECIAL near Wallace, NC — 2015-12-21

Final reportGAA16CA099
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Date
2015-12-21
Location
Wallace, NC, USA
Airport
ACZ
Aircraft
DAVIS MICHAEL J MD SPECIAL
Registration
N141MD
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during a cross country flight, he "ran out" of fuel, and subsequently had to land on a two lane road. The pilot further reported that during the landing roll the right wing impacted a road sign, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. According to the pilot there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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