On April 28, 1985, a Piper PA-25-235C (registration N8624L) was involved in an aviation accident near Grenola, KS. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a swath to a field, the engine quit. The pilot had operated for about half an hour before power loss. No mechanical failure found. Aircraft struck ground nose low and was destroyed by fire.
Incident Summary
While maneuvering during a swath to a field, the engine quit. The pilot had been operating the aircraft for approximately half an hour prior to the loss of power. The pilot stated that he visually checked the fuel level.
Pilot Actions
After the engine failure, the pilot reported that he could not maintain level flight and nosed the aircraft over to avoid stalling.
Post-Accident Inspection
An inspection of the aircraft engine revealed no mechanical failure or pre-impact malfunction. The aircraft struck the ground in a nose-low attitude and was destroyed by post-impact fire.