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July 3, 2015 · Piper PA 18-135 NO Series · N8086C
Twin Falls, ID
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 3, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Twin Falls, ID
Aircraft
Piper PA 18-135 NO Series (1954)
Tail Number
N8086C
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA164
The pilot reported that while in cruise flight, he exhausted the useable fuel on board the airplane. The pilot made an emergency off airport landing, and the airplane collided with terrain and came to rest in a corn field. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot stated that he visually checked the fuel level via the sight gauge during his pre-flight, however he did not physically check the fuel cell. 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 fuel inspection during his preflight fuel performance planning task, resulting in fuel exhaustion en route, and an emergency landing and collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while in cruise flight, he exhausted the useable fuel on board the airplane. The pilot made an emergency off airport landing, and the airplane collided with terrain and came to rest in a corn field. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot stated that he visually checked the fuel level via the sight gauge during his pre-flight, however he did not physically check the fuel cell. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:30 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 18-135 NO Series
Tail NumberN8086C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-290 SERIES · Reciprocating · 0
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind250° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time02:53
Weather SourceWFAC