ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 353512
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| Date: | Saturday 5 December 1998 |
| Time: | 12:56 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-24-250 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N8086P |
| MSN: | 24-3334 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-540-AIDS |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Victorville, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Apple Valley, CA (APV |
| (KVCV) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The aircraft collided with ground obstructions during a forced landing 2.5 miles short of the airport. The pilot was practicing an ILS instrument approach when he experienced engine failure, and was unsuccessful at restarting the engine. Upon retrieval of the aircraft, the right fuel tank was found empty, while the other tanks were full. The fuel selector valve was on the right tank. The fuel system was continuous and without leaks.
Probable Cause: Fuel starvation caused by the pilot's failure to select a tank containing fuel.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX99LA044
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Mar-2024 07:36 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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