On April 18, 1983, a Piper PA 24-180 (registration N5064P) was involved in an aviation accident near Socorro, NM. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft returning from a cross-country flight crash-landed about one mile from the airport after the engine stopped responding to power application. An FAA inspection revealed no fuel in either tank and no leaks.
Accident Overview
An aircraft returning from a cross-country flight crash-landed approximately one mile from the airport after the engine failed. The aircraft impacted the ground and slid to a stop.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that he added power to reach the runway, but the engine would not respond. The aircraft then descended and struck the ground.
FAA Investigation
An FAA representative arrived at the scene about three hours after the accident. The representative found no fuel in either fuel tank and no evidence of fuel leakage. The throttle cable appeared to be in proper working order. It was noted that the aircraft was not refueled at its en route stop. The total flight time since the last refueling was 4 hours and 39 minutes.
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