MINR · Piper PA-38-112 · 1997-01-30 · BOSWELL, OK, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW97LA095
Event ID
20001208X07298
Type
Accident
Date
1997-01-30
Location
BOSWELL, OK, USA
Coordinates
34.01992, -95.860153
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-38-112
Registration
N2493A
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The student pilot's improper inflight planning and decision, after becoming lost/disoriented, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, before landing in a suitable landing area. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot of another aircraft did not accurately identify the lost airplane before providing directions, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, once the engine lost power.