Yankton, SD, USA
N6659Z
PIPER PA 25-235
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After conducting an aerial application flight and attempting to return to the airport, the pilot noticed that the fuel float gauge displayed a low quantity. The airplane's engine experienced a total loss of power. The pilot performed a forced landing in a cornfield about 3 miles west of the airport. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported in a postaccident statement that he ran out of fuel.
The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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