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December 21, 1992 · Piper PA-28-180 · N8806J
West Bend, WI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 21, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
West Bend, WI
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-180
Tail Number
N8806J
Operator
Sylvania Aero Enterprises
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA055
THE PILOT WAS ON A CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT AND EXPERIENCED A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF TO RETURN TO HIS HOME BASE. THE PILOT MADE AN OFF-AIRPORT FORCED LANDING AND STRUCK TREES DURING THE LANDING ROLLOUT. THERE WAS NO FUEL IN THE LEFT FUEL TANK OR THE LINE FROM THE TANK TO THE CARBURETOR. THERE WAS FUEL IN THE RIGHT TANK. THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS POSITIONED ON THE LEFT TANK.
NTSB Probable Cause
TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO SELECT THE FUEL TANK WITH THE MOST FUEL.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS ON A CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT AND EXPERIENCED A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF TO RETURN TO HIS HOME BASE. THE PILOT MADE AN OFF-AIRPORT FORCED LANDING AND STRUCK TREES DURING THE LANDING ROLLOUT. THERE WAS NO FUEL IN THE LEFT FUEL TANK OR THE LINE FROM THE TANK TO THE CARBURETOR. THERE WAS FUEL IN THE RIGHT TANK. THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS POSITIONED ON THE LEFT TANK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:18 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-180
Tail NumberN8806J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSylvania Aero Enterprises
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A3A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 19 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:45
Weather SourceWFAC