Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary DEN86LA018

RANCHOS DE TAOS, NM, USA

Aircraft #1

N4351J

PIPER PA-28-140

Analysis

THE PLT STATED THAT DURING TAKEOFF, AFTER A TOUCH AND GO, THE ENG QUIT DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE ACFT NOSED OVER DURING A FORCED LANDING IN A SAGE BRUSH COVERED FLD 3/4 OF A MILE NORTH OF THE RWY. ACCORDING TO THE PLT, HE FAILED TO SWITCH THE FUEL TANKS DURING THE 1.2 HOUR LOCAL FLT WHICH PRECEEDED THE TOUCH AND GO.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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