PIPER PA-28-161
San Angelo, TX, April 17, 2011
Event Information
| Date | April 17, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | San Angelo, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 31.11639, -100.39778 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA376 |
| Event ID | 20110606X62332 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-161 |
| Registration # | N2120J |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Full Narrative
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the accident pilot reported that the flight experienced a loss of engine power during the second leg of the cross-country flight. The pilot elected to perform a forced landing to a field. During the forced landing the airplane's right flap was damaged and the right wing spar was bent. The FAA inspector attributed the loss of engine power to fuel starvation. The left fuel tank had 17 gallons of fuel and the right tank was empty. The FAA inspector confirmed that there were no mechanical anomalies or failures with the airplane, engine, or related systems prior to the accident.
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.