ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 357361
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| Date: | Wednesday 22 May 1996 |
| Time: | 19:17 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-38-112 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2594B |
| MSN: | 38-79A0141 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-235-L2C |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Clinton, MD -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | , MD (W32) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that the aircraft was about 60 feet above the ground on takeoff when it lost engine power. He performed a forced landing in a horse pasture beyond the departure end of the runway. An FAA Inspector witnessed the accident from the departure airport and performed an on-scene investigation. He stated '... that there was less than 1 gallon of fuel in either fuel tank.'
Probable Cause: the pilot's failure to assure that an adequate supply of fuel was available for the flight. Related factors were the pilot's inadequate airplane preflight inspection and the unsuitable terrain (horses, fence, house, barn, trees) encountered during the landing roll.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB IAD96LA082
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 17:02 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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