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| Date: | Saturday 26 July 1986 |
| Time: | 23:15 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-22 |
| Owner/operator: | David Wiseman |
| Registration: | N3366Z |
| MSN: | 22-7307 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1960 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3000 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-A1A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Umiat, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Umiat, AK (UMT) |
| Bettles, AK (BTT) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
PILOT STATED THE ENGINE QUIT DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION DURING FINAL APPROACH, FORCING HIM TO LAND ON A SHORT UNSUITABLE GRAVEL BAR. AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER UPON LANDING AND CAME TO REST IN 10 FEET OF WATER.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC86LA109
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 28-Mar-2024 10:27 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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