Accident Details
Date
Saturday, November 8, 2014
NTSB Number
ERA15CA048
Location
Landrum, SC
Event ID
20141110X55657
Coordinates
35.170783, -82.180252
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 preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
BRITT AND ASHLEY KIEFFER FARMS
Address
11490 RIVIANA LN
City
WEINER
State / Zip Code
AR 72479-8962
Country
United States
Analysis
According to the pilot, while enroute on a cross country flight the engine began to "sputter" before experiencing a total loss of power. The pilot declared an emergency and performed a forced landing on a dirt road, resulting in substantial damage to the engine firewall. The pilot reported that his fuel calculation requirements for the flight were incorrect, and as a result of his miscalculation, the airplane ran out of fuel.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA15CA048