Aviation Accident Summary MIA84LA189

CLEWISTON, FL, USA

Aircraft #1

N7225Y

PIPER PA-30

Analysis

THE PLT STATED THAT BEFORE THE FLT, HE VISUALLY CHECKED THE MAIN TANKS & THE FUEL GAGES INDICATED 1/4 FULL ON EACH SIDE. BEFORE REACHING THE DESTINATION, AN ENG LOST POWER, & SHORTLY AFTER THAT, THE OTHER ENG LOST POWER, BOTH FROM FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE PLT HAD SUFFICIENT ALT TO REACH THE ARPT, BUT LANDED LONG & FAST & WENT OFF THE END OF THE RWY.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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