NONE · Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · 1999-08-12 · FERRIDAY, LA, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW99LA218
Event ID
20001212X19512
Type
Accident
Date
1999-08-12
Location
FERRIDAY, LA, USA
Coordinates
31.62972, -91.55046
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Grumman-Schweizer
Model
G-164B
Registration
N8253K
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.