MINR · Piper PA-24-250 · 2001-01-09 · Pittsview, AL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA01LA058
Event ID
20010116X00305
Type
Accident
Date
2001-01-09
Location
Pittsview, AL, USA
Coordinates
32.160686, -85.11943
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-24-250
Registration
N5887P
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the pilot to conduct proper preflight planning, resulting in loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion, and the subsequent emergency descent and landing to an open field.