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August 23, 1994 · Piper PA-28R-201 · N94AA
Tulsa, OK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 23, 1994
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Tulsa, OK
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R-201
Tail Number
N94AA
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW94LA276
DURING INITIAL CLIMB THE ENGINE BEGAN 'RUNNING ERRATIC.' THE PILOT PERFORMED THE POWER LOSS PROCEDURES AND INITIATED A TURN BACK TOWARD THE AIRPORT. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK TREES AND CAME TO REST INVERTED WITH STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO THE LEFT WING. THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS POSITIONED ON THE RIGHT TANK WHICH CONTAINED NO FUEL. THE LEFT TANK CONTAINED 16 GALLONS.
NTSB Probable Cause
LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOLLOWING FUEL STARVATION CAUSED BY IMPROPER TANK SELECTION BY THE PILOT. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
Full Narrative
On August 22, 1994, at 2230 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28R-201, N94AA, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Tulsa, Oklahoma. The airline transport rated pilot received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the positioning flight. The Pilot/Operator report stated that the aircraft showed fuel in the right tank during the preflight. During the initial climbing turn the engine was running "erratic." The pilot switched fuel tanks and continued the emergency procedures. The airplane struck trees and subsequently came to rest inverted on a heading of north. The left wing was substantially damaged. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector examined the airplane and found no fuel in the right wing. The fuel selector was on the right tank. Approximately 16 gallons of fuel was found in the left tank.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28R-201
Tail NumberN94AA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-C1C6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind150° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time03:54
Weather SourceWFAC