On 2 Mar 2015, a PIPER PA 28-140 140 was involved in an aviation accident near Kansas City, MO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
After a touch and go landing, the engine sputtered and lost power. A forced landing resulted in substantial damage to the left wing and empennage. Examination found no anomalies; the left fuel tank was empty while the right contained 10 gallons. The pilot attributed the power loss to fuel starvation.
Incident Overview
Shortly after takeoff following a touch and go landing, the aircraft's engine sputtered and subsequently lost power, necessitating a forced landing. During the landing, the left wing and empennage sustained substantial damage.
Post-Incident Examination
An examination of the airplane, engine, and related systems revealed no mechanical anomalies. Inspection of the fuel system showed that the left fuel tank was empty, while the right fuel tank contained approximately 10 gallons of fuel.
Pilot Statement
The pilot reported that the loss of engine power was the result of fuel starvation.