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October 16, 2020 · Piper PA-28 140 · N15608
Beloit, OH
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 16, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Beloit, OH
Aircraft
Piper PA-28 140 (1972)
Tail Number
N15608
Operator
Fluid Process Automated
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN21LA020
The pilot reported that he did not adequately verify the required fuel was onboard during the preflight inspection. After completing a local flight, while on approach for landing, the engine lost total power and the pilot made a forced landing that resulted in damage to the fuselage, right wing leading edge, and both ailerons. He initially assumed the cause of the engine power loss was carburetor icing. A postaccident examination revealed the fuel tanks were intact and empty. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. He added that the airplane had not been refueled after a previous flight as he had assumed and attributed his oversight during the preflight inspection to complacency and rushing.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and inflight planning that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he did not adequately verify the required fuel was onboard during the preflight inspection. After completing a local flight, while on approach for landing, the engine lost total power and the pilot made a forced landing that resulted in damage to the fuselage, right wing leading edge, and both ailerons. He initially assumed the cause of the engine power loss was carburetor icing. A postaccident examination revealed the fuel tanks were intact and empty. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. He added that the airplane had not been refueled after a previous flight as he had assumed and attributed his oversight during the preflight inspection to complacency and rushing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:20 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28 140
Tail NumberN15608
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFluid Process Automated
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E3D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 23 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind310° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 27 C
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time18:51
Weather SourcePILO