ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356763
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| Date: | Saturday 31 August 1996 |
| Time: | 09:00 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-32 |
| Owner/operator: | Niemeyer Aviation |
| Registration: | N2087A |
| MSN: | 32R-7987001 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1978 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1932 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming TIO-540 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Chicago, IL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Gary, IN (KGYY) |
| (KMDW) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported 'the aircraft engine stopped' and he made a 'forced landing.' The forced landing was made in a level gravel field. During the landing, both main landing gear collapsed, and the left gear penetrated the upper surface of the wing. The propeller was positioned horizontally and was undamaged. The left fuel tank contained 18 gallons of fuel, and the right fuel tank was empty. The fuel selector was found in the off position. The engine operated normally during a postaccident test run.
Probable Cause: the pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's improper flare during the forced landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI96LA333
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 10:37 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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