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June 27, 2009 · Piper PA-25-235 · N8600L
Preston, ID
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 27, 2009
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Preston, ID
Aircraft
Piper PA-25-235
Tail Number
N8600L
Operator
Simpson Aviation and Agriculture
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA315
The pilot reported that he was returning to the airport after an aerial application. While turning from base to final, the engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot force-landed the airplane in a field; however, the field had been flood irrigated and the airplane nosed over. The pilot reported that usually he fuels the airplane to the same mark and then writes down the tachometer time. He felt that he may not have fueled to the mark and/or he spent more time on the field than he anticipated. There were no mechanical anomalies reported.
NTSB Probable Cause
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion that resulted from the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was returning to the airport after an aerial application. While turning from base to final, the engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot force-landed the airplane in a field; however, the field had been flood irrigated and the airplane nosed-over. The pilot reported that usually he fuels the airplane to the same mark and then writes down the tachometer time. He felt that he may not have fueled to the mark and/or he spent more time on the field than he anticipated. There were no mechanical anomalies reported.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:05 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-25-235
Tail NumberN8600L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSimpson Aviation and Agriculture
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 SERIES · Reciprocating · 250
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 45 C
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Observation Time12:51
Weather SourceWFAC