SOUTH FORK, PA, USA
N8257N
PIPER PA-28-140
UPON DEPARTURE THE PLT ESTIMATED 25 GAL OF FUEL. THE TOTAL POWER LOSS OCCURRED 1 HR AND 55 MIN LATER. AFTER THE FORCED LDG ON UNIMPROVED TERRAIN NO EVIDENCE OF FUEL REMAINED IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF ANY FULL SPILL FROM THE RUPTURED LEFT TANK. THREE OUNCES OF FUEL WERE DRAINED FROM THE RIGHT TANK.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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