Aviation Accident Summary ANC86LA109

UMIAT, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N3366Z

PIPER PA-22

Analysis

PILOT STATED THE ENGINE QUIT DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION DURING FINAL APPROACH, FORCING HIM TO LAND ON A SHORT UNSUITABLE GRAVEL BAR. AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER UPON LANDING AND CAME TO REST IN 10 FEET OF WATER.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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