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August 16, 1982 · Piper PA-28-140 · N2292T
5Nm Colorado Sp, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 16, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
5Nm Colorado Sp, CO
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N2292T
Operator
David M Farrand
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN82DA163
THE PILOT ON A CROSS-COUNTRY LANDED AFTER 2.4 HRS. NO REFUELING CREW WAS FOUND SO HE MEASURED 15 GALS INTO EACH TANK FORABOUT 25 GALS EACH. THE NEXT LEG WAS 3.5 HOURS. AT 3.3 HRS BOTH TANKS WERE OUT OF USEABLE FUEL 6 MILES FROM THE DESTINATION. A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE AT NIGHT IN AN OPEN ROUGH FIELD AND THE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED.
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THE PILOT ON A CROSS-COUNTRY LANDED AFTER 2.4 HRS. NO REFUELING CREW WAS FOUND SO HE MEASURED 15 GALS INTO EACH TANK FORABOUT 25 GALS EACH. THE NEXT LEG WAS 3.5 HOURS. AT 3.3 HRS BOTH TANKS WERE OUT OF USEABLE FUEL 6 MILES FROM THE DESTINATION. A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE AT NIGHT IN AN OPEN ROUGH FIELD AND THE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:30 MDT
Nearest AirportColorado Springs Muni. (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length11013 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN2292T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDavid M Farrand
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E3H · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind360° @ 2 kt
Visibility100 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg