ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 39855
Last updated: 22 May 2013
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Date:27-JAN-1999
Time:2205
Type:Silhouette image of generic P28A model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different
Piper PA-28-181
Operator:private
Registration: N1875H
C/n / msn: 28-7790349
Fatalities:Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:0
Airplane damage: Written off (damaged beyond repair)
Location:Brevard, NC -   United States of America
Phase: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:Private
Departure airport:Andrews, NC (6A3)
Destination airport:
Narrative:
The pilot reported a low fuel condition to the air traffic controller. The air traffic controller gave the pilot alternate airports available for landing in the immediate vicinity of the accident site. The pilot circled the area for approximately 2.5 hours. After failing to identify any of the airports, the pilot flew towards Brevard, NC. While in a descent towards the vicinity of Brevard, the airplane struck several trees and a power line before impacting the ground. The airframe and engine examinations failed to disclose any evidence of a mechanical malfunction or component failure. The post-impact examination of the engine and airframe fuel system components failed to show evidence of fuel. A small quantity of fuel was observed in the carburetor. There were no obvious indications of fuel spillage at the accident site; nor did the emergency response personnel report the odor of fuel upon their arrival at the accident site. CAUSE: The pilot's inadequate inflight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.

Sources:
NTSB: http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id=20001204X00007


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