NONE · Piper PA-12 · 2006-09-17 · Soldotna, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC06LA140
Event ID
20060928X01425
Type
Accident
Date
2006-09-17
Location
Soldotna, AK, USA
Coordinates
60.497222, -151.032775
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-12
Registration
N593V
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane before departure, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. Factors contributing to the accident were an inaccurate fuel tank indication on one of the two fuel tanks, and the improper modification of the fuel tank indicator by maintenance personnel.