PIPER PA-12
Fairbanks, AK — September 23, 2012
Event Information
| Date | September 23, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC12CA112 |
| Event ID | 20120928X83928 |
| Location | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 64.19222, -147.92389 |
| Airport | Gold King |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-12 |
| 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
The pilot was in level cruise flight when the airplane’s 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 out of the right tank. When the engine lost power, he switched to the left fuel tank, but could not restart the engine.
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.