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September 26, 2024 · Piper PA-25-235 · N6548Z
Muskogee, OK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 26, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Muskogee, OK
Aircraft
Piper PA-25-235 (1962)
Tail Number
N6548Z
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA370
The pilot was returning from his third aerial application flight of the day when the engine sputtered and lost all power. While attempting to land, the left wing collided with trees and the airplane cartwheeled. The wings and fuselage were substantially damaged. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the fuel tank contained no fuel. The fuel system was intact, and no leaks were noted. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. He reported that he reloaded chemicals and but forgot to refuel the airplane. He stated he spent about 10 minutes on the ground before the accident flight and that he could have slowed down and given more attention to refueling.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s inattention to refueling during turn-around operations which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Full Narrative
The pilot was returning from his third aerial application flight of the day when the engine sputtered and lost all power. While attempting to land, the left wing collided with trees and the airplane cartwheeled. The wings and fuselage were substantially damaged. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the fuel tank contained no fuel. The fuel system was intact, and no leaks were noted. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. He reported that he reloaded chemicals and but forgot to refuel the airplane. He stated he spent about 10 minutes on the ground before the accident flight and that he could have slowed down and given more attention to refueling.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:23 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-25-235
Tail NumberN6548Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · B2B5-C-AID5 · Reciprocating · 250
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 5 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 57 F
Altimeter29.99 inHg
Observation Time00:53
Weather SourceWFAC