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November 25, 1984 · Piper PA-22 · N2259A
Brownwood, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 25, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Brownwood, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-22
Tail Number
N2259A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW85LA058
A WITNESS WHO IS A PILOT AND AN A&P MECHANIC, STATED THAT HE HEARD THE ENGINE ON N2259A SPUTTERING AS IF IT WAS RUNNING OUT OF FUEL AS IT PASSED OVER HIS HOUSE. THE WITNESS CONTINUED TO STATE THAT SHORTLY AFTER THE AIRCRAFT PASSED, THE PILOT OF N2259A CALLED AND ASKED IF HE COULD HELP MOVE THE AIRCRAFT. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT REVEALED THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS IN THE 'RIGHT TANK' POSITION AND THE RIGHT FUEL TANK HAD NO FUEL. THE LEFT TANK WAS 3/8 FULL.
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A WITNESS WHO IS A PILOT AND AN A&P MECHANIC, STATED THAT HE HEARD THE ENGINE ON N2259A SPUTTERING AS IF IT WAS RUNNING OUT OF FUEL AS IT PASSED OVER HIS HOUSE. THE WITNESS CONTINUED TO STATE THAT SHORTLY AFTER THE AIRCRAFT PASSED, THE PILOT OF N2259A CALLED AND ASKED IF HE COULD HELP MOVE THE AIRCRAFT. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT REVEALED THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS IN THE 'RIGHT TANK' POSITION AND THE RIGHT FUEL TANK HAD NO FUEL. THE LEFT TANK WAS 3/8 FULL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:11 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22
Tail NumberN2259A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-D2 · Reciprocating · 135
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 10 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 37 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:52
Weather SourceWFAC