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March 2, 2015 · Piper PA 28-140 140 · N1513J
Kansas City, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 2, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Kansas City, MO
Aircraft
Piper PA 28-140 140 (1967)
Tail Number
N1513J
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN15CA158
Shortly after takeoff, following a touch and go landing, the engine sputtered and lost power. The left wing and empennage were substantially damaged during the forced landing. An examination of the airplane, engine, and related systems revealed no anomalies. The left fuel tank was empty and the right fuel tank contained 10 gallons of fuel. The pilot wrote that the loss of engine power was the result of fuel starvation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Use of available resources-Pilot - C
Full Narrative
Shortly after takeoff, following a touch and go landing, the engine sputtered and lost power. The left wing and empennage were substantially damaged during the forced landing. An examination of the airplane, engine, and related systems revealed no anomalies. The left fuel tank was empty and the right fuel tank contained 10 gallons of fuel. The pilot wrote that the loss of engine power was the result of fuel starvation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 CST
Nearest AirportCharles B Wheeler Downtown Apt (1nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 28-140 140
Tail NumberN1513J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind320° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 43 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time00:54
Weather SourceWFAC