N141MD

Substantial
None

DAVIS MICHAEL J MD SPECIALS/N: 001

Accident Details

Date
Monday, December 21, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA16CA099
Location
Wallace, NC
Event ID
20160114X51713
Coordinates
34.789722, -77.951110
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 planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DAVIS MICHAEL J
Serial Number
001
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1996
Model / ICAO
MD SPECIALDA2
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
MD SPECIAL

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
IMAGEAIRE LLC
Address
15 DAWN DR
City
SHIRLEY
State / Zip Code
NY 11967-1707
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during a cross country flight, he "ran out" of fuel, and subsequently had to land on a two lane road. The pilot further reported that during the landing roll the right wing impacted a road sign, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing.

According to the pilot there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA16CA099