Summary
On September 20, 1993, a Piper PA-23-250 (N5309Y) was involved in an incident near Spencer, IA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's to switch fuel tanks which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor related to the accident was the rough terrain on which the airplane was landed.
On September 19, 1993, at 2130 central daylight time, a Piper Pa-23-250, N5309Y, registered to the Emmetsburg Medical Clinic, Emmetsburg, Iowa, undershot the runway following a loss of engine power on one engine during an ILS approach. The accident occurred at the Spencer Airport, Spencer, Iowa, during a business flight. Visual meteological conditions prevailed and an IFR flight plan had been filed. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The flight originated from Prarie Du Chien, Wisconsin, on September 20, 1993, at 2000 cdt.
The pilot stated that while on final approach the right fuel tank ran dry. He stated he failed to switch the tanks and a total loss of power occurred on the right engine.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI93LA375. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5309Y.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
the pilot's to switch fuel tanks which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor related to the accident was the rough terrain on which the airplane was landed.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On September 19, 1993, at 2130 central daylight time, a Piper Pa-23-250, N5309Y, registered to the Emmetsburg Medical Clinic, Emmetsburg, Iowa, undershot the runway following a loss of engine power on one engine during an ILS approach. The accident occurred at the Spencer Airport, Spencer, Iowa, during a business flight. Visual meteological conditions prevailed and an IFR flight plan had been filed. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The flight originated from Prarie Du Chien, Wisconsin, on September 20, 1993, at 2000 cdt.
The pilot stated that while on final approach the right fuel tank ran dry. He stated he failed to switch the tanks and a total loss of power occurred on the right engine. The airplane touched down in rough terrain approximately 1,000 short of runway 12.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI93LA375