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September 6, 1990 · Wsk PZL-104 · N7169Z
Smithfield, NC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 6, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Smithfield, NC
Aircraft
Wsk PZL-104
Tail Number
N7169Z
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL90LA167
AFTER SEVERAL LANDINGS, THE PILOT DECIDED TO CONTINUE THE FLIGHT WITH ADDITIONAL LANDINGS. HOWEVER, BEFORE THE TAKEOFF, THEY REALIZED THAT FUEL WAS CRITICAL, SO THEY ELECTED TO FLY A TIGHT TRAFFIC PATTERN. THE ENGINE QUIT ON DOWNWIND. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED A FORCED LANDING TO THE RUNWAY, BUT COLLIDED WITH TREES SHORT OF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT FAILED TO PLAN FUEL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS SERIES OF LANDINGS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY PREFLIGHT FUEL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ADDITIONAL LANDING. THE ENGINE QUIT DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Full Narrative
AFTER SEVERAL LANDINGS, THE PILOT DECIDED TO CONTINUE THE FLIGHT WITH ADDITIONAL LANDINGS. HOWEVER, BEFORE THE TAKEOFF, THEY REALIZED THAT FUEL WAS CRITICAL, SO THEY ELECTED TO FLY A TIGHT TRAFFIC PATTERN. THE ENGINE QUIT ON DOWNWIND. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED A FORCED LANDING TO THE RUNWAY, BUT COLLIDED WITH TREES SHORT OF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT FAILED TO PLAN FUEL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS SERIES OF LANDINGS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EDT
Nearest AirportJohnson County (0nm N)
Runway21
Runway Length4900 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWsk PZL-104
Tail NumberN7169Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPzl-Okecie · AII4RA · Reciprocating · 260
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 7 kt, gusting 1 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:00
Weather SourceWFAC