ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 361331
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| Date: | Friday 10 September 1993 |
| Time: | 14:20 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-181 |
| Owner/operator: | Maxair, Inc. |
| Registration: | N38602 |
| MSN: | 287790568 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 6134 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-360-A4M |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Davison, MI -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Appleton, WI (KATW) |
| (KYZR) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT REPORTED THE AIRPLANE'S ENGINE LOST POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. HE MADE AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING ON A RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY. THE PILOT REPORTED TO AN FAA INSPECTOR THAT THE ENGINE LOST POWER DUE TO FUEL MISMANAGEMENT AND FAILURE TO LEAN THE MIXTURE.
Probable Cause: IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN INADEQUATE FUEL AND FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI93LA355
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-Mar-2024 17:15 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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