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May 11, 1990 · Piper PA-36-300 · N3749E
Shelby, MS
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 11, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Shelby, MS
Aircraft
Piper PA-36-300
Tail Number
N3749E
Operator
Shelby Air Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA90LA119
THE PLT STATED THAT THE FLT DEPARTED WITH ABOUT 7 GALS OF FUEL. AFTER COMPLETING THREE SPRAY PASSES AND WHILE PULLING UP TO RETURN TO LAND, THE ENG LOST POWER AT ABOUT 150 FT AGL. DURING THE FORCED LANDING IN THE FIELD, THE WINGS & LANDING GEAR WERE DAMAGED. AN EXAM OF THE AIRPLANE REVEALED THAT THE ENG HAD LOST POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND ATTEMPTED FLIGHT WITH INSUFFICIENT FUEL ON BOARD TO COMPLETE THE FLIGHT.
Full Narrative
THE PLT STATED THAT THE FLT DEPARTED WITH ABOUT 7 GALS OF FUEL. AFTER COMPLETING THREE SPRAY PASSES AND WHILE PULLING UP TO RETURN TO LAND, THE ENG LOST POWER AT ABOUT 150 FT AGL. DURING THE FORCED LANDING IN THE FIELD, THE WINGS & LANDING GEAR WERE DAMAGED. AN EXAM OF THE AIRPLANE REVEALED THAT THE ENG HAD LOST POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:15 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-36-300
Tail NumberN3749E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorShelby Air Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1G5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 20 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 5 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time11:47
Weather SourceWFAC