Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
NTSB Number
SEA08CA152
Location
Vernal, UT
Event ID
20080718X01073
Coordinates
40.441112, -109.510002
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to verify the airplane's fuel quantity during his preflight, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the presence of a vehicle on the road where the pilot executed his forced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N6235P
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-1340
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
LEBARON DAVID U
Address
PO BOX 745
Status
Deregistered
City
CEDAR CITY
State / Zip Code
UT 84721-0745
Country
United States
Analysis
During cruise flight, the airplane experienced a complete loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot, who did not visually inspect or measure the fuel quantity in each tank prior to takeoff, successfully landed the airplane on a state highway, but the airplane's left wing impacted a vehicle just prior to the airplane coming to a stop.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA08CA152