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N103KW accident description

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Crash location 41.200000°N, 74.623056°W
Nearest city Sussex, NJ
41.209818°N, 74.607661°W
1.0 miles away
Tail number N103KW
Accident date 09 Feb 2014
Aircraft type Bellanca 7KCAB
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot stated that he did not verify the quantity of fuel in the airplane's fuel tanks prior to departure. About 15 minutes into the flight, the engine began to "sputter," then experienced a total loss of power. After looking at the airplane's fuel gauges, the pilot determined that the airplane had "run out of fuel." The pilot subsequently conducted a forced landing to a snow-covered field. Upon touchdown, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation of the airframe or engine.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

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