Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ATL83LA256

WEAVER, AL, USA

Aircraft #1

N7649Z

PIPER PA-25-235B

Analysis

AFTER MAKING 5 SWATH RUNS WHICH EXPENDED ABOUT 1/2 OF HIS LOAD, THE PLT STATED HIS FUEL GAGE READ 5 GALS. HE DIVERTED TO MCMINN ARPT TO REFUEL. ON FINAL THE ENG QUIT & THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN IN THE MUDDY OVERRUN. THE WHEELS SANK IN THE MUDSHEARING OFF THE MAIN LANDING GEAR.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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