On June 24, 1990, a Piper PA 28 140 (registration N5744F) operated by Janssen, Darrell was involved in an aviation accident near Savanna, IL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF THE AIRPLANE'S FUEL SUPPLY, RESULTING IN FUEL EXHAUSTION. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A private pilot on a cross-country circuit with two touch-and-go landings experienced an engine stoppage. Fuel pressure read zero psi. Flight time since last refueling was 3.8 hours, with estimated cruise endurance of 4.0 hours.
Flight Synopsis
A private pilot conducted a cross-country flight that included a circuit with two touch-and-go landings at an intermediate airport. During the return leg, the engine stopped unexpectedly.
Engine Failure and Fuel Pressure
The pilot was able to restart the engine, but it ran only briefly before quitting again. The fuel pressure gauge indicated zero pounds per square inch (psi) at the time of the failure.
Fuel Endurance Considerations
The flight time since the last refueling was 3.8 hours. The estimated cruise endurance on the available fuel was 4.0 hours, which did not account for fuel consumed during ground operations, takeoff, and climb.
What happened in the 24 Jun 1990 Piper PA 28 140 accident near Savanna, IL?
A private pilot on a cross-country circuit with two touch-and-go landings experienced an engine stoppage. Fuel pressure read zero psi. Flight time since last refueling was 3.8 hours, with estimated cruise endurance of 4.0 hours.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 24 Jun 1990 involved a Piper PA 28 140, registration N5744F, operated by Janssen, Darrell, at Savanna, IL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF THE AIRPLANE'S FUEL SUPPLY, RESULTING IN FUEL EXHAUSTION.
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