ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 298427
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| Date: | Tuesday 2 October 2001 |
| Time: | 13:00 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-12 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2528M |
| MSN: | 12-1019 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4660 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-A2B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Ashland, Maine -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Fish Pond Lake, ME |
| PATTEN, ME (85B) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
While en route to refuel, the pilot experienced a loss of engine power and impacted trees during the ensuing forced landing. The pilot said he departed when the airplane's fuel quantity gauges indicated that the right fuel tank was empty, and the left tank was "close to 1/2," which should have allow him to reach his destination; however, due to "heading winds" and the use of a "higher rpm," the airplane "ran out of fuel." The airplane experienced a loss of engine power and impacted trees during the ensuing forced landing. Examination of the airplane did not reveal any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions. Both fuel tanks remained intact and there was no evidence of a fuel spill. Approximately 1/2 gallon of fuel was observed in the airplane's fuel system. Additionally, the fuel line which connected from the airframe fuel filter to the carburetor was removed and contained "a few drops" of fuel.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC02LA003
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Oct-2022 17:53 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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