MINR · Piper PA-18-150 · 2007-10-04 · Hot Springs, AR, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI08CA005
Event ID
20080103X00012
Type
Accident
Date
2007-10-04
Location
Hot Springs, AR, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-18-150
Registration
N4157R
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The total loss of engine power due to inadequate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot resulting in fuel starvation while maneuvering over a lake at too low altitude for a safe landing. An additional cause was the unsuitable terrain encountered during landing.