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June 30, 2004 · Piper PA-38-112 · N2364A

Lawrenceburg, KY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 30, 2004
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Lawrenceburg, KY
Aircraft
Piper PA-38-112
Tail Number
N2364A
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC04LA154

After the airplane was leveled at 2,500 feet, the pilot demonstrated to the passenger, the effects of G forces by "floating" a notepad. During the demonstration, the engine lost total power. The pilot unsuccessfully attempted to restart the engine, and performed a forced landing to a field, where the fuselage and wings of the airplane were substantially damaged. The engine was successfully test ran after the accident, with no abnormalities noted. According to the airplane's Information Manual, "The shape of the wing fuel tanks is such that in certain maneuvers the fuel may move away from the tank outlet. If the outlet is uncovered, the fuel flow will be interrupted and a temporary loss of power may result. Pilots can prevent inadvertent uncovering of the outlet by avoiding maneuvers which could result in uncovering the outlet."

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's decision to perform a negative g maneuver, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

Full Narrative

On June 29, 2004, at 2020 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-38-112, N2364A, was substantially damaged during a forced landing after experiencing a loss of engine power near Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. The certificated private pilot was not injured, and a passenger was seriously injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the local personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the pilot, the flight departed from the Capitol City Airport, Frankfort, Kentucky, with about 20 gallons of fuel. After the airplane was leveled at 2,500 feet, the pilot demonstrated to the passenger, the effects of G forces. After the demonstration, the pilot reduced power, and a few moments later, the engine lost total power. The pilot unsuccessfully attempted to restart the engine, and performed a forced landing to a field, where the fuselage and wings of the airplane were substantially damaged. According to the passenger, he informed the pilot that "he didn't want him to do anything that would scare him" during the flight. The pilot then placed a notepad between them, and performed a maneuver that made the notebook float into the air. The engine subsequently quit thereafter. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector test ran the engine after the accident. The engine operated with no abnormalities noted. According to the PA-38-112 Information Manual, "The shape of the wing fuel tanks is such that in certain maneuvers the fuel may move away from the tank outlet. If the outlet is uncovered, the fuel flow will be interrupted and a temporary loss of power may result. Pilots can prevent inadvertent uncovering of the outlet by avoiding maneuvers which could result in uncovering the outlet." The PA-38-112 had a maximum capacity of 30 gallons of usable fuel. The airplane did not have a negative load factor, and inverted maneuvers were not approved. The pilot had accumulated 214 hours of total flight experience, with 3.5 hours in make and model.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:20 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-38-112
Tail NumberN2364A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 · Reciprocating · 118
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time00:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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