Accident Details
Date
Sunday, September 23, 2012
NTSB Number
ANC12CA112
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Event ID
20120928X83928
Coordinates
64.192222, -147.923889
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
LORRING DAVID W
Address
3530 HOLDEN RD
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
AK 99709-4950
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was in level cruise flight when the airplane’s engine lost power, resulting in an off-airport emergency landing. During the emergency landing, the airplane nosed over, and sustained substantial damage to the rudder. The pilot stated that he had exhausted all the fuel out of the right tank. When the engine lost power, he switched to the left fuel tank, but could not restart the engine.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC12CA112