Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
NTSB analysis
The pilot was en route to his destination airport after having made an intermediary stop at another airport when the engine experienced a total loss of engine power, and the pilot performed a forced landing. Examination of the airplane revealed that there was no usable fuel present and there were no fuel system leaks.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN12LA182 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Mar 5, 2012
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- East Troy, Wisconsin
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Piper PA-22-150
- N-number
- N6849B
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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