Accident Details
Date
Thursday, August 25, 2016
NTSB Number
ANC16CA058
Location
Sterling, AK
Event ID
20160815X25932
Coordinates
60.530834, -150.258605
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper fuel management, which led to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing on a road too narrow for the airplane.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
BRACALE GLENN S
Address
6839 STELLA PL
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99507-2451
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was returning from a local flight when he intentionally ran the right fuel tank dry. After switching fuel tanks, he attempted to restart the engine, but the attempt was unsuccessful. During an emergency landing on a narrow road, the right wing impacted brush and trees, causing the airplane to turn towards the right and resulted in substantial damage to both wings.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC16CA058