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Aviation accident WPR14CA389

NONE · PIPER PA25 - 260 · 2014-09-24 · Mokuleia, HI, USA

Event

NTSB number
WPR14CA389
Event ID
20140926X23504
Type
Accident
Date
2014-09-24
Location
Mokuleia, HI, USA
Coordinates
21.300268, -157.850662

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
PIPER
Model
PA25 - 260
Registration
N8555L
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper preflight planning and reliance of fuel gauge readings, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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