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November 27, 1985 · Piper PA-23-250 · N123
Ukiah, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 27, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ukiah, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-23-250
Tail Number
N123
Operator
Samuel D Cowen
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX86LA047
WHILE EN ROUTE TO SONOMA COUNTY ARPT, SANTA ROSA, CA, THE PLT BECAME CONCERNED ABOUT THE ACFT FUEL STATE. THE PLT ELECTED TO DIVERT TO UKIAH ARPT, UKIAH, CA, AND WHILE EN ROUTE THE ACFT EXPERIENCED TOTAL PWR LOSS DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. DURING THE FORCED LANDING THE PLT LANDED LONG, OVERRAN THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY AND COLLIDED WITH A LOCALIZER ANTENNA. THE PLT REPORTED THAT HE FAILED TO SWITCH TO THE AUXILIARY FUEL TANKS WHICH CONTAINED FUEL.
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WHILE EN ROUTE TO SONOMA COUNTY ARPT, SANTA ROSA, CA, THE PLT BECAME CONCERNED ABOUT THE ACFT FUEL STATE. THE PLT ELECTED TO DIVERT TO UKIAH ARPT, UKIAH, CA, AND WHILE EN ROUTE THE ACFT EXPERIENCED TOTAL PWR LOSS DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. DURING THE FORCED LANDING THE PLT LANDED LONG, OVERRAN THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY AND COLLIDED WITH A LOCALIZER ANTENNA. THE PLT REPORTED THAT HE FAILED TO SWITCH TO THE AUXILIARY FUEL TANKS WHICH CONTAINED FUEL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 PST
Nearest AirportUKIAH (0nm N)
Runway15
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-23-250
Tail NumberN123
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSamuel D Cowen
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-C1A · Reciprocating · 250
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:30
Weather SourceWFAC