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May 27, 1989 · Piper PA-22-108 · N4526Z
Necedah, WI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 27, 1989
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Necedah, WI
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-108
Tail Number
N4526Z
Operator
Country Flying Education Assn
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI89LA097
WHILE DESCENDING FOR A LANDING THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE POWER LOSS DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED IN SOFT TERRAIN AND NOSED OVER. THE AIRCRAFT WAS DESTROYED. THE PILOT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES WHILE HIS PASSENGER RECEIVED SERIOUS INJURIES. THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS ON THE RIGHT TANK WHICH IS PLACARDED FOR LEVEL FLIGHT ONLY.
NTSB Probable Cause
PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER USE OF THE FUEL SELECTOR.
Full Narrative
WHILE DESCENDING FOR A LANDING THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE POWER LOSS DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED IN SOFT TERRAIN AND NOSED OVER. THE AIRCRAFT WAS DESTROYED. THE PILOT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES WHILE HIS PASSENGER RECEIVED SERIOUS INJURIES. THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS ON THE RIGHT TANK WHICH IS PLACARDED FOR LEVEL FLIGHT ONLY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:20 CDT
Nearest AirportNACEDAH (0nm N)
Runway34
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width120 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-108
Tail NumberN4526Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCountry Flying Education Assn
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-C1B · Reciprocating · 108
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 19 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 37 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC