On July 7, 1999, a Piper PA-22 (registration N4707C) was involved in an aviation accident near Cottage Grove, OR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate management of fuel which led to fuel starvation.. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft experienced a sudden loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. During an off-field landing, the nose wheel hit a rock, causing the aircraft to nose over. No mechanical failure was found.
Engine Power Loss
The aircraft suffered a sudden loss of engine power. The pilot had unintentionally consumed all fuel from the left tank. After the power loss, the pilot switched the fuel selector to the right tank. Attempts to restart the engine were unsuccessful.
Off-Field Landing
With the engine inoperative, the pilot chose to land in a nearby field. The landing was executed, but during the rollout the nose wheel struck a rock. The impact caused the aircraft to nose over.
Investigation
Examination of the aircraft found no evidence of mechanical failure or malfunction. The left fuel tank had been run dry.
What happened in the 7 Jul 1999 Piper PA-22 accident near Cottage Grove, OR?
An aircraft experienced a sudden loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. During an off-field landing, the nose wheel hit a rock, causing the aircraft to nose over. No mechanical failure was found.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 7 Jul 1999 involved a Piper PA-22, registration N4707C, at Cottage Grove, OR.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's inadequate management of fuel which led to fuel starvation.. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain.
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