Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-28-140 near Kenai, AK — 2010-09-27

Final reportANC10CA099
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Date
2010-09-27
Location
Kenai, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-28-140
Registration
N5748U
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power during cruise flight.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot was on the last leg of a personal cross-country flight and experienced engine anomalies due to lack of fuel. The engine experienced a total loss of power and he reported to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic approach controller that he had a fuel-related emergency. The pilot was given a direction and distance to the airport, but he determined the airplane was not capable of gliding that distance. The pilot performed a forced landing in a mash and the airplane nosed over on the landing roll. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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