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December 18, 2023 · Piper PA-23-250 · N66RC
Forney, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 18, 2023
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Forney, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-23-250 (1980)
Tail Number
N66RC
Operator
Pacific Fleet Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA068
The pilot reported that while returning from a 5-hour aerial survey flight, she noticed about a quarter tank of fuel indicated on each fuel gauge and continued the flight toward the destination airport. While on the approach, the pilot noticed that both engines sputtered and both fuel gauges indicated empty. The pilot conducted a forced landing to a highway median, and the airplane impacted guardrails. Both wings, the empennage, and fuselage sustained substantial damage. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the fuel tanks contained no usable fuel.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while returning from a 5-hour aerial survey flight, she noticed about a quarter tank of fuel indicated on each fuel gauge and continued the flight toward the destination airport. While on the approach, the pilot noticed that both engines sputtered and both fuel gauges indicated empty. The pilot conducted a forced landing to a highway median, and the airplane impacted guardrails. Both wings, the empennage, and fuselage sustained substantial damage. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the fuel tanks contained no usable fuel.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:20 CST
Nearest Airport3.7nm E
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-23-250
Tail NumberN66RC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPacific Fleet Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-C1A · Reciprocating · 250 | Lycoming · TIO-540-C1A · Reciprocating · 250
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · First Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 28 F
Altimeter30.25 inHg
Observation Time14:50
Weather SourceWFAC