On May 20, 1984, a Grumman AMERICAN AA-1B (registration N9907L) was involved in an aviation accident near Tallassee, AL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot who departed with 12 gallons of fuel made a forced landing on I-85 after fuel exhaustion, dragging a wing tip while avoiding traffic.
Flight Details
The pilot reported departing Fulton County Airport with approximately 12 gallons of fuel on board. About 20 minutes into the flight, the left fuel tank ran dry. The pilot then selected the right fuel tank and continued the flight, planning to refuel at either Tuskegee or Tallassee. Upon arrival at Tuskegee, the pilot found the airport unattended and no fuel was available. The same situation occurred upon reaching Tallassee.
Forced Landing
Fuel exhaustion occurred while the pilot was en route to Montgomery. A forced landing was made on the median of Interstate 85. During the landing, the pilot dragged a wing tip while avoiding traffic.
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