PIPER PA 25-235
Yankton, SD — October 1, 2014
Event Information
| Date | October 1, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN15CA001 |
| Event ID | 20141002X70154 |
| Location | Yankton, SD |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.94695, -97.44000 |
| Airport | CHAN GURNEY MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 25-235 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Full Narrative
After conducting an aerial application flight and attempting to return to the airport, the pilot noticed that the fuel float gauge displayed a low quantity. The airplane's engine experienced a total loss of power. The pilot performed a forced landing in a cornfield about 3 miles west of the airport. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported in a postaccident statement that he ran out of fuel.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.