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March 8, 1982 · Piper PA-28-181 · N75029
Murfreesboro, TN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 8, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Murfreesboro, TN
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-181
Tail Number
N75029
Operator
Flyers of Nashville
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL82DA067
THE PILOT ESTIMATED HIS FUEL CONSUMPTION TO BE 10 GAL/HR. THE ACTUAL CONSUMPTION WAS ABOUT 12 GAL/HR. APPROXIMATELY 20 MILES FROM HIS DESTINATION, HE DECIDED TO MAKE AN ENROUTE STOP FOR FUEL. WHILE TURNING TO FINAL APPROACH FOR LANDING, THE ENGINE QUIT. FROM THAT POINT, THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO LAND ON THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A TREE APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET SHORT OF THE RUNWAY.
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THE PILOT ESTIMATED HIS FUEL CONSUMPTION TO BE 10 GAL/HR. THE ACTUAL CONSUMPTION WAS ABOUT 12 GAL/HR. APPROXIMATELY 20 MILES FROM HIS DESTINATION, HE DECIDED TO MAKE AN ENROUTE STOP FOR FUEL. WHILE TURNING TO FINAL APPROACH FOR LANDING, THE ENGINE QUIT. FROM THAT POINT, THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO LAND ON THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A TREE APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET SHORT OF THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 CST
Nearest AirportMurfreesboro Municipal (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length3700 ft
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVfif
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-181
Tail NumberN75029
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlyers of Nashville
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4M · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180°
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point13 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg