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July 17, 1999 · Piper PA-28-181 · N3030Q

Dunedin, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 17, 1999
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Dunedin, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-181
Tail Number
N3030Q
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA99LA199

The pilot stated that upon descending through about 2,000 feet the engine lost power, and while making a forced landing in a parking lot the aircraft collided with trees. The pilot further stated that he ran out of fuel. The FAA inspector who conducted a postcrash examination of the airplane stated that there was no fuel in the fuel tanks or fuel lines.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate fuel management which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.

Full Narrative

On July 17, 1999, about 1700 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-181, N3030Q, registered to Aviation Atlanta Incorporated, crashed while attempting a forced landing following loss of engine power at Dunedin, Florida, while on a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft received substantial damage, and the private-rated pilot and one passenger received minor injuries. The flight originated from Atlanta, Georgia, the same day, about 0900, and made an enroute stop at Williston, Florida. The pilot stated that upon descending through about 2,000 feet the engine failed, and while making a forced landing in a parking lot the aircraft collided with trees. The pilot further stated that the engine failed due to fuel exhaustion. According to an FAA inspector who conducted a postcrash examination of the airplane, there was no fuel in the fuel tanks or fuel lines.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-181
Tail NumberN3030Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · PA-28-181 ARC · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 26 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 17 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 2000 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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