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December 8, 2021 · Piper PA-24-250 · N543AS
Delta, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 8, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Delta, CO
Aircraft
Piper PA-24-250 (1962)
Tail Number
N543AS
Operator
High Country Tree Gallery
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN22LA065
The pilot reported that during a flight to demonstrate the airplane to a prospective buyer and during the climb after completing a touch and go about 200 feet agl, the engine lost power. The pilot changed the selected fuel tank and activated the fuel boost pump; however, engine power was not restored. The pilot executed a forced landing to an open field. The fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported he had visually checked the fuel level in each tank before the flight. The right main fuel tank was selected for the entire flight, and it was observed to be empty after the accident. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation and that the power loss was likely due to fuel mismanagement.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Fluids/misc hardware-Fluids-Fuel-Fluid management
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during a flight to demonstrate the airplane to a prospective buyer and during the climb after completing a touch and go about 200 feet agl, the engine lost power. The pilot changed the selected fuel tank and activated the fuel boost pump; however, engine power was not restored. The pilot executed a forced landing to an open field. The fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported he had visually checked the fuel level in each tank before the flight. The right main fuel tank was selected for the entire flight, and it was observed to be empty after the accident. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation and that the power loss was likely due to fuel mismanagement.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 MST
Nearest AirportBlake Field (0.2nm NNE)
Runway3
Runway Length5598 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-24-250
Tail NumberN543AS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHigh Country Tree Gallery
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-C1C5 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point39 F / 36 F
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time14:55
Weather SourceWFAC