PIPER PA 28-140
Kansas City, MO — March 2, 2015
Event Information
| Date | March 2, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN15CA158 |
| Event ID | 20150302X72957 |
| Location | Kansas City, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.12695, -94.59917 |
| Airport | Charles B Wheeler Downtown Apt |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 28-140 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Full Narrative
Shortly after takeoff, following a touch and go landing, the engine sputtered and lost power. The left wing and empennage were substantially damaged during the forced landing. An examination of the airplane, engine, and related systems revealed no anomalies. The left fuel tank was empty and the right fuel tank contained 10 gallons of fuel. The pilot wrote that the loss of engine power was the result of fuel starvation.
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.