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September 5, 2020 · Piper PA28-140 · N2875T
Red Oak, IA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 5, 2020
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Red Oak, IA
Aircraft
Piper PA28-140 (1972)
Tail Number
N2875T
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN20LA385
The airplane was located in a field following a forced landing. There was no useable fuel aboard and a postaccident examination of the engine and fuel system revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. The accident is consistent with the pilot mis-management of the fuel onboard, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power.
Full Narrative
On September 5, 2020, about 1400 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140, N2875T, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Red Oak, Iowa. The pilot and passenger sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The airplane was located in a field following a forced landing. There was no useable fuel in either wing tank or the respective wing fuel lines. The right wing and right horizontal stabilizer sustained substantial damage. Postaccident examination of the airplane, engine, and fuel system revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. A National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report, form 6120.1, was not received from the pilot.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28-140
Tail NumberN2875T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 69 · Basc · Unkn
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time13:55