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December 5, 1993 · Piper PA-28-180 · N2382T
Tupelo, MS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 5, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Tupelo, MS
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-180
Tail Number
N2382T
Operator
Murray Stephen
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA94LA036
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND FLEW THE AIRPLANE FOR 4 HOURS AND 15 MINUTES AND WAS LOOKING FOR HIS DESTINATION WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER. HE EXECUTED A FORCE LANDING TO A ROAD AND STRUCK A SIGN ON LANDING ROLL. THE AIRPLANE WAS INSPECTED AFTER THE ACCIDENT AND THE FUEL TANKS HAD LESS TAHN 2 PINTS OF FUEL.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMANDS FAILURE TO MONITOR FUEL CONSUMPTION.
Full Narrative
On December 5, 1993, about 1645 central standard time, N2382T ,a Piper PA-28-180 sustained substantial damage during a forced landing near Tupelo, Mississippi, 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 one passenger reported no injuries. The flight originated about 4 hours earlier the same day from Cincinnati, Ohio. The pilot reported that he overflew his destination of Tupelo, Mississippi, and the engine failed due to fuel exhaustion. During the forced landing to a road the right wing struck signs and damaged the rear spar. The total flight time since last refueling was 4 hours and 15 minutes.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-180
Tail NumberN2382T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMurray Stephen
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1A · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 45 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:56
Weather SourceWFAC