On 21 Dec 2015, a DAVIS MICHAEL J MD SPECIAL was involved in an aviation accident near Wallace, NC. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot reported running out of fuel during a cross-country flight, necessitating a landing on a two-lane road. During the landing roll, the right wing impacted a road sign, causing substantial damage.
Incident Overview
During a cross-country flight, a pilot reported that the aircraft experienced fuel exhaustion, leading to an emergency landing on a two-lane road. The pilot stated that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Landing and Damage
The landing was conducted on a two-lane road. During the landing roll, the right wing of the aircraft impacted a road sign. This impact resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot did not report any injuries.
Pilot Report
According to the pilot, the fuel exhaustion was the cause of the forced landing. He further confirmed that the aircraft had no known mechanical issues prior to the event.