Aviation Accident Summary NYC90LA027

COATESVILLE, PA, USA

Aircraft #1

N4948T

PIPER PA-28

Analysis

DURING A BUSINESS TRIP THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE LOST POWER FROM FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE PILOT MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING ON A DESERTED STREET IN COATESVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA. THE AIRCRAFT RECEIVED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE DURING THE LANDING.

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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