Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-22-150 near East Troy, WI — 2012-03-05

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Date
2012-03-05
Location
East Troy, WI, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-22-150
Registration
N6849B
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Cruise

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was en route to his destination airport after having made an intermediary stop at another airport when the engine experienced a total loss of engine power, and the pilot performed a forced landing. Examination of the airplane revealed that there was no usable fuel present and there were no fuel system leaks.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Fuel management
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have ensured adequate fuel before departure from 3D2.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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