ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 296397
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| Date: | Wednesday 27 November 2002 |
| Time: | 10:40 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-34-220T |
| Owner/operator: | Reno Flying Service Inc |
| Registration: | N224BD |
| MSN: | 34-8133186 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1981 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 7980 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental TSIO-360-KB |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Elko, Nevada -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Reno/Tahoe International Airport, NV (RNO/KRNO) |
| Elko Airport, NV (EKO/KEKO) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The airplane lost power in both engines and impacted terrain short of the runway. While on final approach to runway 05, both of the airplane's engines simultaneously experienced a total loss of power. Despite the pilot's attempts, both engines failed to restart and he configured the airplane for a forced landing. Upon touch down, the airplane impacted desert terrain and bushes. During a post accident examination, an FAA inspector found no evidence of fuel in the airplane's four fuel tanks. He further stated that all tanks and fuel lines remained intact. The airplane's operator reported no pre impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in fuel exhaustion.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX03LA040
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Oct-2022 05:56 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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