MINR · PIPER PA25 · 2017-06-11 · Hood River, OR, USA
Event
NTSB number
GAA17CA331
Event ID
20170612X33014
Type
Accident
Date
2017-06-11
Location
Hood River, OR, USA
Coordinates
45.665, -121.52111
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA25
Registration
N8578L
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to visually check the fuel level prior to takeoff and subsequent mismanagement of the available fuel supply during numerous glider tow flights.