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July 13, 1996 · Piper PA-32RT-300T PA-32RT-30 · N810EM

Rogers, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 13, 1996
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Rogers, AR
Aircraft
Piper PA-32RT-300T PA-32RT-30
Tail Number
N810EM
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW96LA302

According to witnesses and law enforcement personnel at the accident site, the pilot executed 3 missed approaches at the Rogers Municipal Airport while attempting to land with weather below published minimums. At 0734, the pilot reported to ATC that he was low on fuel. Two minutes later, the pilot reported that he was out of fuel. The airplane was last observed on radar descending through 1,500 feet, and subsequently impacted trees approximately one mile northwest of the airport. Examination of the wreckage confirmed that both fuel cells were empty. Attempts to obtain a report from the pilot were unsuccessful.

NTSB Probable Cause

fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. Factors were the below landing minimums weather conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Full Narrative

On July 13, 1996, at 0740 central daylight time, a Piper PA-32RT-300T, N810EM, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of power near Rogers, Arkansas. The instrument rated commercial pilot sustained minor injuries, and his passenger was seriously injured. The airplane, owned and operated by a private owner, was operating under Title 14 CFR Part 91. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight for which an instrument flight plan was filed. The flight originated from Tupelo, Mississippi, at approximately 0600. According to witnesses and law enforcement personnel at the accident site, the pilot executed 3 missed approaches at the Rogers Municipal Airport while attempting to land with weather below published minimums. At 0734, the pilot reported to ATC that he was low on fuel. Two minutes later, the pilot reported that he was out of fuel. The airplane was last observed on radar descending through 1,500 feet, and subsequently impacted trees approximately one mile northwest of the airport. The FAA inspector at the accident site reported that the left wing separated from the airframe and the airplane came to a stop on its left side. The empennage was found partially separated and twisted to the right. The nose and right main landing gear were collapsed and the engine penetrated into the cockpit area. No significant blade leading edge damage was found on either propeller blade. Examination of the fuel cells revealed by local authorities and the aircraft recovery crew revealed that no usable fuel remained in either fuel cell. Repeated attempts to obtain a completed Pilot/Operator Report from the pilot were unsuccessful. He could not be reached telephonically either. The enclosed NTSB form 6120.1/2 was completed by the owners of the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:40 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-32RT-300T PA-32RT-30
Tail NumberN810EM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-S1AD · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDawn
Wind230° @ 3 kt
Visibility0.2 sm
CeilingOvercast 100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 66 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time12:36
Weather SourceWFAC

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