ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 385500
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| Date: | Thursday 2 August 2001 |
| Time: | 12:05 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-25-235 |
| Owner/operator: | Johnie Witthuhn |
| Registration: | N4478Y |
| MSN: | 24-4150 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4630 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-540 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Callaway, NE -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Calloway, NE |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The airplane sustained substantial damage during a forced landing to a cornfield after a loss of engine power. The pilot reported he, "... left the airport without fueling the airplane. Made a forced landing in a cornfield. The cornfield was the only available spot." The pilot reported the cornfield was muddy.
Probable Cause: Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight. Contributing to the accident was the muddy field and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI01LA263
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Apr-2024 19:20 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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