On April 26, 1983, a Piper PA-28-181 (registration N82717) was involved in an aviation accident near Minneapolis, MN. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
After multiple touch-and-go landings, an aircraft's engine lost power during a base leg turn. The pilot attempted a restart, but the left wing struck trees and the plane crashed. No measurable fuel was found in the selected right tank, but fuel was available in the left tank.
Accident Details
Following takeoff, the pilot elected to practice touch-and-go landings. After approximately five landings, the engine lost power while the pilot was turning on a base leg for runway 17 at an altitude of about 400 feet above ground level. The pilot attempted to restart the engine, but during the emergency landing the left wing struck the tops of trees and the aircraft crashed.
Fuel Findings
According to reports, the fuel selector was positioned to the right tank at the time of the power loss. No measurable amount of fuel was found in the right tank; however, fuel was available in the left tank.
What happened in the 26 Apr 1983 Piper PA-28-181 accident near Minneapolis, MN?
After multiple touch-and-go landings, an aircraft's engine lost power during a base leg turn. The pilot attempted a restart, but the left wing struck trees and the plane crashed. No measurable fuel was found in the selected right tank, but fuel was available in the left tank.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 26 Apr 1983 involved a Piper PA-28-181, registration N82717, at Minneapolis, MN.
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