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December 2, 2016 · Piper PA 28 180 · N2367R
Thomson, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 2, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Thomson, GA
Aircraft
Piper PA 28 180 (1969)
Tail Number
N2367R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA089
The pilot reported that, while on a cross-country flight, he diverted from his destination to a nearby airport due to low fuel. He added that the right fuel tank "went dry" and that the engine lost power on downwind, so he switched to the left fuel tank, and the engine momentarily restarted before it experienced a total power loss of power on base. Subsequently, the airplane impacted the instrument landing system lights, which resulted in substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. He reported that he miscalculated the fuel and "ran out of gas." A postaccident examination found about 1 cup of fuel in one of the tanks.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Runway/taxi/approach light-Contributed to outcome
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while on a cross country flight he diverted from his destination to a nearby airport due to low fuel. He added that the right fuel tank "went dry" and the engine lost power on downwind, so he switched to the left fuel tank and the engine momentarily restarted before it experienced a total power loss on base. Subsequently, the airplane impacted the instrument landing system lights, which resulted in substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:28 EST
Nearest AirportThomson-Mcduffie County (1nm E)
Runway28
Runway Length5514 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 28 180
Tail NumberN2367R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 39 C
Altimeter30.23 inHg
Observation Time23:15
Weather SourceWFAC