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January 13, 1996 · Piper PA-24-250 · N7498P
Lake City, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 13, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Lake City, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-24-250
Tail Number
N7498P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA96LA063
The pilot stated that he had selected an empty fuel tank and the engine lost power just after lift off. He lowered the landing gear and attempted a landing on the remaining runway. During the landing, the left main landing gear collapsed. The left stabilizer spar and the aft fuselage bulkhead were also damaged during the landing.
NTSB Probable Cause
Failure of the pilot to select a fuel tank with adequate fuel for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb, and improper flare by the pilot during the subsequent forced land.
Full Narrative
On January 13, 1996, about 1330 eastern standard time, N7498P, a Piper PA-24-250 crashed on takeoff at Lake City Airport, Lake City, Florida, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot and two passengers reported no injuries. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot stated he selected an empty fuel tank and the engine lost power just after liftoff. He lowered the landing gear and attempted a landing on the remaining runway. During the landing the left main landing gear collapsed. The left stabilizer spar and the aft fuselage bulkhead were also damaged during the landing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 EST
Nearest AirportLAKECITY (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length8002 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-24-250
Tail NumberN7498P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-A1D5 · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 28 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC