SERS · Piper PA-28 · 1997-09-18 · INDIANAPOLIS, IN, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI97LA297
Event ID
20001208X08818
Type
Accident
Date
1997-09-18
Location
INDIANAPOLIS, IN, USA
Coordinates
39.730785, -86.290794
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-28
Registration
N6421R
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to refuel the airplane in a timely manner, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A related factor was: trees in the emergency landing area.