Casualties unknown

Aircraft Contacts Fence During Forced Landing Following Fuel Exhaustion (N6102J)

Shuffletown, NC, US

On September 6, 1985, a Piper PA-28R-200 (registration N6102J) operated by Richard E. Hintz was involved in an aviation accident near Shuffletown, NC. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During descent into Charlotte International Airport, the engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion. The aircraft contacted a fence during the forced landing. Inspection confirmed no fuel in tanks or flow divider.

Overview

An aircraft on a flight from Grand Ledge, Michigan, to Charlotte International Airport experienced a loss of engine power leading to a forced landing. The aircraft contacted a fence during the landing.

Flight History

The flight originated at Grand Ledge, Michigan, at 1100 Eastern Standard Time. An unscheduled landing was made at Adrian, Michigan, due to weather conditions. The aircraft departed Adrian at 1320 Eastern Daylight Time.

Power Loss and Forced Landing

During descent into Charlotte International Airport, the pilot reported a loss of fuel pressure. Shortly thereafter, the engine quit. The pilot executed a forced landing, during which the aircraft contacted a fence.

Inspection

Post-accident inspection of the aircraft revealed no presence of fuel in either the fuel tanks nor in the fuel flow divider.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Sept 1985 Piper PA-28R-200 accident near Shuffletown, NC?

During descent into Charlotte International Airport, the engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion. The aircraft contacted a fence during the forced landing. Inspection confirmed no fuel in tanks or flow divider.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Sept 1985 involved a Piper PA-28R-200, registration N6102J, operated by Richard E. Hintz, at Shuffletown, NC.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X37697. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.