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July 30, 2023 · Piper PA-28-235 · N8675W
Port Angeles, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 30, 2023
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Port Angeles, WA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-235 (1964)
Tail Number
N8675W
Operator
Brflyers
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR23LA293
The pilot reported being unable to land at the destination airport at night due to the runway lights not being operational. The pilot then diverted to two other nearby airports but was unable to identify either airport. During the process of trying to locate a runway the pilot did not adequately monitor the fuel onboard and all the fuel was consumed from the selected fuel tank, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. The pilot switched fuel tanks, but the engine did not restart. The pilot has no memory beyond that phase of the event. The airplane collided with trees and terrain, sustaining substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate fuel monitoring, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported being unable to land at the destination airport at night due to the runway lights not being operational. The pilot then diverted to two other nearby airports but was unable to identify either airport. During the process of trying to locate a runway the pilot did not adequately monitor the fuel onboard and all the fuel was consumed from the selected fuel tank, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. The pilot switched fuel tanks, but the engine did not restart. The pilot has no memory beyond that phase of the event. The airplane collided with trees and terrain, sustaining substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time23:19 PDT
Nearest AirportSequim Valley Airport (5nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-235
Tail NumberN8675W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBrflyers
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 SERIES · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 66 · Basc · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind280° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 52 F
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC