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June 7, 2022 · Piper PA28 161 · N8283V

Fort Worth, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 7, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA28 161 (1980)
Tail Number
N8283V
Operator
Delta Qualiflight Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN22LA237

The student pilot was practicing a touch-and-go landing following a cross-country flight when the accident occurred. During the takeoff portion of the touch and go, at an altitude of 100 ft above the runway, the engine stopped producing power. The student pilot performed a forced landing and the left wing collided with a tree and separated which resulted in substantial damage. A postaccident examination of the airplane found the right fuel tank was empty and the left fuel tank was about ½ full of fuel. The student pilot reported the right fuel tank was selected when the engine lost power. It is likely that the engine lost power when it was starved of fuel.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot’s inadequate fuel management that resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

Full Narrative

On June 7, 2022, about 1415 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-161 airplane, N8283V, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fort Worth, Texas. The student pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as an instructional flight. The solo student pilot returned from a cross-country flight and planned on practicing touch-and-go landings. After the first touch-and-go landing to runway 17, when the airplane was about 100 ft above ground level, the airplane’s engine stopped producing power. The student pilot performed a forced landing straight ahead. During the landing, the airplane’s left wing contacted a tree and separated resulting in substantial damage. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector responded to the accident site and examined the airplane. He found that the fuel selector was selected to the left fuel tank, which was about half full of fuel. The right fuel tank was empty. The student pilot reported to the FAA inspector that the fuel selector was on the right tank when the engine stopped producing power. The student pilot stated the selector was moved to the left tank position when the airplane was being secured after the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 CDT
Nearest AirportFort Worth Meacham Intl (2nm S)
Runway17
Runway Length4005 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA28 161
Tail NumberN8283V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDelta Qualiflight Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D3G · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 21 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.81 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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