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N3278F accident description

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Crash location 39.806944°N, 75.768056°W
Nearest city Landenberg, PA
39.777333°N, 75.771326°W
2.1 miles away
Tail number N3278F
Accident date 28 Feb 2007
Aircraft type Mooney M20F
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot of the Mooney M20F departed on a local flight. Approximately 30 to 35 minutes after takeoff, the airplane's engine began to sputter, which was followed by a total loss of power. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall and airframe during an ensuing forced landing to a field. Examination of the airplane revealed that both fuel tanks were intact, however, they were absent of fuel. The pilot stated that he did not experience any mechanical problems with the airplane and attributed the loss of engine power to fuel exhaustion. He reported 2,065 hours of total flight experience, which included approximately 292 hours in the same make and model as the accident airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and subsequent forced landing to a field.

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