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February 28, 2007 · Mooney M20F · N3278F
Landenberg, PA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 28, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Landenberg, PA
Aircraft
Mooney M20F
Tail Number
N3278F
Operator
Joseph M Glatts
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC07CA080
The pilot of the Mooney M20F departed on a local flight. Approximately 30 to 35 minutes after takeoff, the airplane's engine began to sputter, which was followed by a total loss of power. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall and airframe during an ensuing forced landing to a field. Examination of the airplane revealed that both fuel tanks were intact, however, they contained no fuel. The pilot stated that he did not experience any mechanical problems with the airplane and attributed the loss of engine power to fuel exhaustion. He reported 2,065 hours of total flight experience, which included approximately 292 hours in the same make and model as the accident airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and subsequent forced landing to a field.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the Mooney M20F departed on a local flight. Approximately 30 to 35 minutes after takeoff, the airplane's engine began to sputter, which was followed by a total loss of power. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall and airframe during an ensuing forced landing to a field. Examination of the airplane revealed that both fuel tanks were intact, however, they were absent of fuel. The pilot stated that he did not experience any mechanical problems with the airplane and attributed the loss of engine power to fuel exhaustion. He reported 2,065 hours of total flight experience, which included approximately 292 hours in the same make and model as the accident airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EST
Nearest AirportNew Castle Airport (12nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20F
Tail NumberN3278F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJoseph M Glatts
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 3700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 28 C
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time18:51
Weather SourceWFAC