NONE · Piper PA-32R-300 · 1996-12-13 · GARNETT, KS, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI97LA042
Event ID
20001208X07143
Type
Accident
Date
1996-12-13
Location
GARNETT, KS, USA
Coordinates
38.279125, -95.230895
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-32R-300
Registration
N31SW
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, including a delay in proceeding to an alternate airport after encountering fog during a night approach, which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.