NONE · Piper PA-38-112 · 2001-12-09 · O'Neill, NE, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI02LA048
Event ID
20011227X02445
Type
Accident
Date
2001-12-09
Location
O'Neill, NE, USA
Coordinates
42.45935, -98.640068
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-38-112
Registration
N2492K
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The inadequate preflight planning by the pilot resulting in the exhaustion of the fuel supply, and the pilot not maintaining directional control during the forced landing. A factor was the unsuitable landing area selected by the pilot, and the ditch.