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June 26, 2010 · Piper PA-28-236 · N8118A

Moreno Valley, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 26, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Moreno Valley, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-236
Tail Number
N8118A
Operator
Mackel Nealan
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA348

The pilot reported that as he entered the vicinity of his destination airport, he decided the reduced visibility prohibited him from safely continuing. He opted to divert to an alternate airport to maintain visual conditions. While en route to the alternate airport, the fuel supply was exhausted and the engine experienced a loss of power. The pilot initiated a forced landing into a field. The airplane collided with terrain during the landing, damaging the firewall. The pilot reported no pre impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine. He further stated that the accident may have been prevented if he had a larger fuel reserve.

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Ceiling/visibility/precip-Low ceiling-Effect on operation

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that as he entered the vicinity of his destination airport, he decided the reduced visibility prohibited him from safely continuing. He opted to divert to an alternate airport to maintain visual conditions. While en route to the alternate airport, the fuel supply was exhausted and the engine experienced a loss of power. The pilot initiated a forced landing into a field. The airplane collided with terrain during the landing, damaging the firewall. The pilot reported no pre impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine. He further stated that the accident may have been prevented if he had a larger fuel reserve.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:30 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-236
Tail NumberN8118A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMackel Nealan
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 SERIES · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 76 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 57
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time13:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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