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June 18, 2008 · Piper PA-24-250 · N6235P
Vernal, UT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 18, 2008
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Vernal, UT
Aircraft
Piper PA-24-250
Tail Number
N6235P
Operator
Barton P Hyde
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA08CA152
During cruise flight, the airplane experienced a complete loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot, who did not visually inspect or measure the fuel quantity in each tank prior to takeoff, successfully landed the airplane on a state highway, but the airplane's left wing impacted a vehicle just prior to the airplane coming to a stop.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to verify the airplane's fuel quantity during his preflight, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the presence of a vehicle on the road where the pilot executed his forced landing.
Full Narrative
During cruise flight, the airplane experienced a complete loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot, who did not visually inspect or measure the fuel quantity in each tank prior to takeoff, successfully landed the airplane on a state highway, but the airplane's left wing impacted a vehicle just prior to the airplane coming to a stop.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:15 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-24-250
Tail NumberN6235P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBarton P Hyde
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO