ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355242
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| Date: | Thursday 18 September 1997 |
| Time: | 10:28 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-140 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N6421R |
| MSN: | 28-21600 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2850 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-E2A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Indianapolis, IN -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Angola, NY (D22) |
| Terre Haute, IN (KIND) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
En route to his intended destination, the pilot realized that his fuel state was low. While diverting to another airport, the airplane sustained a loss of engine power. The pilot switched tanks in an attempt to restore power to the engine; however, the engine did not restart. The pilot was conducting a forced landing when the airplane struck trees and the terrain. A postaccident examination of the airplane disclosed only unusable fuel. No leaks were found.
Probable Cause: the pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to refuel the airplane in a timely manner, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A related factor was: trees in the emergency landing area.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI97LA297
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 09:49 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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