Aviation Accident Summary CEN15CA158

Kansas City, MO, USA

Aircraft #1

N1513J

PIPER PA 28-140

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

Shortly after takeoff, following a touch and go landing, the engine sputtered and lost power. The left wing and empennage were substantially damaged during the forced landing. An examination of the airplane, engine, and related systems revealed no anomalies. The left fuel tank was empty and the right fuel tank contained 10 gallons of fuel. The pilot wrote that the loss of engine power was the result of fuel starvation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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