5 Sep 2020: Piper PA28-140

5 Sep 2020: Piper PA28-140 (N2875T) — Unknown operator

No fatalities • Red Oak, IA, United States

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

On September 5, 2020, about 1400 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140, N2875T, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Red Oak, Iowa. The pilot and passenger sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

The airplane was located in a field following a forced landing. There was no useable fuel in either wing tank or the respective wing fuel lines. The right wing and right horizontal stabilizer sustained substantial damage.

Postaccident examination of the airplane, engine, and fuel system revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

A National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report, form 6120.1, was not received from the pilot.

Contributing factors

  • Fluid management

Conditions

Weather
VMC, vis 10sm

Related events

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  • 21 Mar 2022 — PIPER PA28-140 NO SERIES (—)
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