NONE · Piper PA-38-112 · 2004-06-11 · Jerome, ID, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA04LA104
Event ID
20040825X01283
Type
Accident
Date
2004-06-11
Location
Jerome, ID, USA
Coordinates
42.666667, -114.449996
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-38-112
Registration
N2579N
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power during descent for landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the soft terrain and the forced landing site.