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Aviation accident GAA15CA261

NONE · PIPER PA 28-181 · 2015-09-13 · Lexington, NE, USA

Event

NTSB number
GAA15CA261
Event ID
20150917X63500
Type
Accident
Date
2015-09-13
Location
Lexington, NE, USA
Coordinates
40.7975, -99.754722

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
PIPER
Model
PA 28-181
Registration
N121LK
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper fuel planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and loss of engine power. Additionally, the pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the emergency landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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