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June 29, 1990 · Piper PA-24-250 · N6452P
Las Vegas, NV
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 29, 1990
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Las Vegas, NV
Aircraft
Piper PA-24-250
Tail Number
N6452P
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA90LA118
A WHEELS-UP LANDING WAS MADE APPROXIMATELY TWO MILES SHORT OF THE DESTINATION AFTER THE PILOT DECLARED THAT HE WAS OUT OF FUEL. DURING PREFLIGHT, HE HAD USED A DIPSTICK TO CHECK THE FUEL QUANTITY. HOWEVER, HE HAD MISREAD THE DIPSTICK, SINCE THE AIRCRAFT WAS PARKED TAIL-LOW ON AN INCLINE.
NTSB Probable Cause
FUEL EXHAUSTION, DUE TO THE PILOT'S IMPROPER CHECK OF THE FUEL WITH A DIPSTICK BEFORE TAKEOFF, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL.
Full Narrative
A WHEELS-UP LANDING WAS MADE APPROXIMATELY TWO MILES SHORT OF THE DESTINATION AFTER THE PILOT DECLARED THAT HE WAS OUT OF FUEL. DURING PREFLIGHT, HE HAD USED A DIPSTICK TO CHECK THE FUEL QUANTITY. HOWEVER, HE HAD MISREAD THE DIPSTICK, SINCE THE AIRCRAFT WAS PARKED TAIL-LOW ON AN INCLINE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 PDT
Nearest AirportMCCARRAN (2nm WSW)
Runway25
Runway Length12636 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-24-250
Tail NumberN6452P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-A1C5 · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 15 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point11 C / 37 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC