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May 28, 2013 · Piper PA-31-350 · N969BD
Page, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 28, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Page, AZ
Aircraft
Piper PA-31-350
Tail Number
N969BD
Operator
Sefton Donald H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR13CA245
The pilot stated that he and four passengers were about 4.5 hours into the flight and about 10 nm from their destination when the left low boost light illuminated. About 20 seconds later the left engine quit, and the pilot feathered the propeller. After about 1 minute the right low boost light illuminated, and 20 seconds later, the right engine quit. The pilot feathered the right propeller and proceeded to execute a forced landing in the desert 5 miles east of the intended destination. During the accident sequence the right engine separated from the airplane and the left wing buckled, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot reported that the airplane had ran out of fuel, and that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper fuel planning.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he and four passengers were about 4.5 hours into the flight and about 10 nm from their destination when the left low boost light illuminated. About 20 seconds later the left engine quit, and the pilot feathered the propeller. After about 1 minute the right low boost light illuminated, and 20 seconds later, the right engine quit. The pilot feathered the right propeller and proceeded to execute a forced landing in the desert 5 miles east of the intended destination. During the accident sequence the right engine separated from the airplane and the left wing buckled, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot reported that the airplane had ran out of fuel, and that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:05 MST
Nearest AirportPage Municipal Airport (5nm)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-31-350
Tail NumberN969BD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSefton Donald H
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540 SER · Reciprocating · 310 | Lycoming · TIO-540 SER · Reciprocating · 310
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 76 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC