Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-28-161 near San Angelo, TX — 2011-04-17

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Date
2011-04-17
Location
San Angelo, TX, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-28-161
Registration
N2120J
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

NTSB narrative

According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the pilot reported that the flight experienced a loss of engine power during the second leg of the cross-country flight. The pilot elected to perform a forced landing to a field. During the forced landing the airplane's right flap was damaged and the right wing spar was bent. The FAA inspector attributed the loss of engine power to fuel starvation. The left fuel tank had 17 gallons of fuel and the right tank was empty. The FAA inspector confirmed that there were no mechanical anomalies or failures with the airplane, engine, or related systems prior to the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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