Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary MIA85FA022

JASPER, FL, USA

Aircraft #1

N777WM

PIPER PA-30

Analysis

DUE TO A LOW FUEL STATE THE PLT ELECTED TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON A ROAD. POWER LINES AND POLES FORCED THE PLT TO LAND IN UNIMPROVED TERRAIN NEXT TO THE ROAD. DURING TOUCH DOWN THE LEFT WING STRUCK A DIRT BANK. EXAM OF THE WRECKAGE REVEALED THAT 3 GALS OF FUEL REMAINED IN THE LEFT WING TANK. ALL OTHER TANKS WERE EMPTY.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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