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March 2, 1994 · Piper PA-28-180 · N3592R

Lindsborg, KS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 2, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Lindsborg, KS
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-180
Tail Number
N3592R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI94LA096

THE AIRPLANE WAS IN CRUISE FLIGHT WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE PILOT SWITCHED FUEL TANKS SEVERAL TIMES IN AN ATTEMPT TO REGAIN POWER. HE WAS UNABLE TO SUSTAIN ENGINE POWER AND RESORTED TO A FORCED LANDING ON A ROAD, WHERE THE WING STRUCK A SIGN. SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED ONLY UNUSABLE FUEL REMAINING IN THE TANKS. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE THOUGHT THAT HE HAD FIVE HOURS OF FUEL ON BOARD THE AIRPLANE FOR THE INTENDED FLIGHT, BUT AFTER 4.4 HOURS ON THE HOBBS METER THE ENGINE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER FROM FUEL EXHAUSTION.

NTSB Probable Cause

was the pilot-in-command's failure to refuel the airplane during the flight. Factors were fuel exhaustion, the sign, and the pilot-in-command's lack of total experience in type of airplane.

Full Narrative

On March 2, 1994, at 1445 central standard time, a Piper PA-28- 180, N3592R, registered to Sky-Breeze Aviation, Inc., of Lubbock, Texas, and operated by a private pilot, experienced a loss of engine power, followed by a forced landing on a road in LIndsborg, Kansas. The airplane sustained substantial damage on landing. The pilot and two passengers reported no injuries. The personal 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions. A VFR flight plan was on file for the flight from Lubbock, Texas departing about 1045 with the intended destination of Salina, Kansas. The pilot indicated that he expected the to have five hours of fuel on board the airplane. He stated that after 4.4 hours on the hobbs meter the engine lost power and he conducted a forced landing on a highway where the wing of the airplane struck a road marker. Post accident inspection revealed only unusable fuel remaining in the fuel tanks.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:45 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-180
Tail NumberN3592R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A3A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 7 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 37 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:08
Weather SourceWFAC

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