Aviation accident NYC98LA069

1 fatal · Piper PA28R-180 · 1998-02-28 · WALBRIDGE, OH, USA

Event

NTSB number: NYC98LA069
Event ID: 20001211X09605
Type: Accident
Date: 1998-02-28
Location: WALBRIDGE, OH, USA
Coordinates: 41.60046, -83.339218

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 1
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Piper
Model: PA28R-180
Registration: N4679J
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: NDRK
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft resulting in fuel exhaustion, and his unsuccessful attempt to clear the wires. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight, dark night conditions, and the wires.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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