Accident Details
Date
Monday, March 2, 2015
NTSB Number
CEN15CA158
Location
Kansas City, MO
Event ID
20150302X72957
Coordinates
39.126945, -94.599166
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N1513J
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-23907
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
WIRT CHARLES J
Address
1220 LINDEN RD
Status
Deregistered
City
LIBERTY
State / Zip Code
MO 64068-3307
Country
United States
Analysis
Shortly after takeoff, following a touch and go landing, the engine sputtered and lost power. The left wing and empennage were substantially damaged during the forced landing. An examination of the airplane, engine, and related systems revealed no anomalies. The left fuel tank was empty and the right fuel tank contained 10 gallons of fuel. The pilot wrote that the loss of engine power was the result of fuel starvation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN15CA158