Pilot Debrief

Piper PA-24-250 near Vernal, UT — 2008-06-18

Final reportSEA08CA152
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Date
2008-06-18
Location
Vernal, UT, USA
Aircraft
Piper PA-24-250
Registration
N6235P
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to verify the airplane's fuel quantity during his preflight, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the presence of a vehicle on the road where the pilot executed his forced landing.

NTSB narrative

During cruise flight, the airplane experienced a complete loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot, who did not visually inspect or measure the fuel quantity in each tank prior to takeoff, successfully landed the airplane on a state highway, but the airplane's left wing impacted a vehicle just prior to the airplane coming to a stop.

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