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June 25, 2015 · Piper PA 24 · N5152P
Charles City, IA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 25, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Charles City, IA
Aircraft
Piper PA 24 (1958)
Tail Number
N5152P
Operator
Celebrations Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA137
The pilot reported that during a cross-country flight, "the airplane had a complete loss of engine power", and that he made several attempts to restart the engine that were unsuccessful. The pilot made a forced landing in a field where the airplane came to rest after impacting terrain. A post-accident inspection by Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Safety Inspectors revealed that the airplane did not have any usable fuel remaining in its tanks at the time of impact, and that the fuel tanks were undamaged. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate pre-flight fuel planning resulting in fuel exhaustion and a collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during a cross-country flight, "the airplane had a complete loss of engine power", and that he made several attempts to restart the engine that were unsuccessful. The pilot made a forced landing in a field where the airplane came to rest after impacting terrain. A post-accident inspection by Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Safety Inspectors revealed that the airplane did not have any usable fuel remaining in its tanks at the time of impact, and that the fuel tanks were undamaged. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 CDT
Nearest AirportCharles City Regional (1nm E)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 24
Tail NumberN5152P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCelebrations Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class · None
Crew 2None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind140° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 66 F
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time23:55
Weather SourceWFAC