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N2367R accident description

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Crash location 33.529167°N, 82.506389°W
Nearest city Thomson, GA
33.470693°N, 82.504573°W
4.0 miles away
Tail number N2367R
Accident date 02 Dec 2016
Aircraft type Piper Pa 28
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that while on a cross country flight he diverted from his destination to a nearby airport due to low fuel. He added that the right fuel tank "went dry" and the engine lost power on downwind, so he switched to the left fuel tank and the engine momentarily restarted before it experienced a total power loss on base. Subsequently, the airplane impacted the instrument landing system lights, which resulted in substantial damage to both wings.

The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s improper preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the total loss of engine power.

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