Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-12 near Fairbanks, AK — 2012-09-23

Final reportANC12CA112
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Date
2012-09-23
Location
Fairbanks, AK, USA
Airport
AK7
Aircraft
PIPER PA-12
Registration
N4483M
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

The airplane was in level cruise flight when the engine lost power, resulting in an off-airport emergency landing. During the emergency landing, the airplane nosed over and sustained substantial damage to the rudder. The pilot stated that he had exhausted all the fuel from the right tank. When the engine lost power, he switched to the left fuel tank but could not restart the engine.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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