MINR · Piper PA-28-161 · 1997-08-21 · BLAIRSVILLE, PA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC97LA168
Event ID
20001208X08731
Type
Accident
Date
1997-08-21
Location
BLAIRSVILLE, PA, USA
Coordinates
40.429069, -79.259552
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-28-161
Registration
N47900
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and improper in-flight planning/decision, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing.