LAS VEGAS, NV, USA
N6452P
PIPER PA-24-250
A WHEELS-UP LANDING WAS MADE APPROXIMATELY TWO MILES SHORT OF THE DESTINATION AFTER THE PILOT DECLARED THAT HE WAS OUT OF FUEL. DURING PREFLIGHT, HE HAD USED A DIPSTICK TO CHECK THE FUEL QUANTITY. HOWEVER, HE HAD MISREAD THE DIPSTICK, SINCE THE AIRCRAFT WAS PARKED TAIL-LOW ON AN INCLINE.
FUEL EXHAUSTION, DUE TO THE PILOT'S IMPROPER CHECK OF THE FUEL WITH A DIPSTICK BEFORE TAKEOFF, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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