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Forced Landing After Engine Power Loss (N4882Z)

Lenox Township, MI, US

On June 25, 1997, a Piper PA-22-108 (registration N4882Z) was involved in an aviation accident near Lenox Township, MI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to follow the procedures and directives as listed on the placard in the aircraft resulting in fuel starvation and subsequent engine failure. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-06-10Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft lost engine power during low-altitude maneuvering and struck a tree before impacting the terrain. Post-accident examination found fuel only in the right tank, which was selected, and no preexisting anomalies.

Accident Description and Witness Accounts Witnesses reported that the aircraft was maneuvering at a low altitude when the engine lost power. During the subsequent forced landing, the airplane hit a tree and then impacted the terrain. The investigation established continuity of aircraft control and engine operation through the post-accident examination. ## Fuel System Findings Examination of the fuel system revealed four gallons of fuel in the right tank and no fuel in the left tank. The fuel selector was set to the right tank. A cockpit placard stated, “Right tank level flight only.” ## Aircraft Condition No anomalies associated with a preexisting condition were found in the aircraft.

Engine failureFuel exhaustion & starvation

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X08068. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.