NTSB Identification: LAX83FA123.
The docket is stored on NTSB microfiche number 23000.
Accident occurred Saturday, March 05, 1983 in BLYTHE, CA
Aircraft: PIPER PA-38-112, registration: N9716T
Injuries: 2 Minor.
NTSB investigators either traveled in support of this investigation or conducted a significant amount of investigative work without any travel, and used data obtained from various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF THE ACFT EXPERIENCED A POWER LOSS. DURING THE SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH TREES. WRECKAGE EXAMINATION DISCLOSED NO EVIDENCE OF FUEL AND THE ENGINE OPERATED NORMALLY DURING A FUNCTIONAL TEST CONDUCTED 6 DAYS AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
AIRCRAFT PREFLIGHT..INADEQUATE..PILOT IN COMMAND
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
FLUID,FUEL..EXHAUSTION
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
FUEL SUPPLY..INADEQUATE..PILOT IN COMMAND
Contributing Factors
OBJECT..TREE(S)
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