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N37JR accident description

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Crash location 47.838889°N, 122.858889°W
Nearest city Quilcene, WA
47.822314°N, 122.875720°W
1.4 miles away
Tail number N37JR
Accident date 27 Jul 2013
Aircraft type Piper PA-18-135
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that the airplane ran out of fuel about 16 miles from his destination and he executed a forced landing to a nearby private airstrip. During the approach, the airplane was high and fast, resulting in a long landing. In order to avoid going into the trees, he applied heavy braking. The airplane nosed over  which resulted in substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

 

 

 

NTSB Probable Cause

A loss of engine power due to the  pilot's inadequate planning and  mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.

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