23 Sep 2012: PIPER PA-12 — LORRING DAVID W

23 Sep 2012: PIPER PA-12 — LORRING DAVID W

No fatalities • Fairbanks, AK, United States

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot was in level cruise flight when the airplane’s engine lost power, resulting in an off-airport emergency landing. During the emergency landing, the airplane nosed over, and sustained substantial damage to the rudder. The pilot stated that he had exhausted all the fuel out of the right tank. When the engine lost power, he switched to the left fuel tank, but could not restart the engine.

Contributing factors

  • cause Pilot
  • cause Fluid level

Conditions

Weather
VMC, vis 50sm

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