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May 3, 1990 · Piper PA-24 · N7868P
Cartersville, GA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 3, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cartersville, GA
Aircraft
Piper PA-24
Tail Number
N7868P
Operator
Dennis K Jacobs
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL90LA106
THE AIRPLANE WAS FUELED & FLOWN 2.7 HOURS FROM PANAMA CITY FL TO NASHVILLE TN 11 DAYS PRIOR. THE PILOT SAID HE KEPT THE MIXTURE RICH UNTIL THE LAST HOUR OF THE FLIGHT. WITHOUT REFUELING HE LEFT NASHVILLE FOR THE ACCIDENT FLIGHT TO CHAMBLEE GA. ONE HOUR AFTER TAKE OFF BOTH TANKS WENT DRY AT THE SAME TIME, THE PILOT SAID. EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE REVEALED NO FUEL REMAINED IN THE AIRPLANE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE ENGINE FUEL MIXTURE CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Full Narrative
THE AIRPLANE WAS FUELED & FLOWN 2.7 HOURS FROM PANAMA CITY FL TO NASHVILLE TN 11 DAYS PRIOR. THE PILOT SAID HE KEPT THE MIXTURE RICH UNTIL THE LAST HOUR OF THE FLIGHT. WITHOUT REFUELING HE LEFT NASHVILLE FOR THE ACCIDENT FLIGHT TO CHAMBLEE GA. ONE HOUR AFTER TAKE OFF BOTH TANKS WENT DRY AT THE SAME TIME, THE PILOT SAID. EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE REVEALED NO FUEL REMAINED IN THE AIRPLANE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:20 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-24
Tail NumberN7868P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDennis K Jacobs
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360A1D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 10 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT