19891228057289A

Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Piper PA-32-301 · Norfolk, NE · December 28, 1989

Date: December 28, 1989 · 19:45 local
Place: Norfolk, NE
Airport: Karl Stefan Memorial
Phase of flight: Fcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N8157R
NTSB investigation: NTSBMKC90LA040
Reported as: Piper PA32301
Reported engine: Lycoming IO540K1G5
People aboard: 4
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 273 total9 in this make and model42 in the last 90 days

N8157RRegistration cancelled Aug 23, 2013 · Piper PA-32-301S/N 32-8006006 · Built 1980 Airframe modelPiper PA-32-301 Engine modelLycoming IO-540 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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Ran out of fuel at night while proceeding to IFR alternate. Crashed into a feed lot. Failed to have fuel reserve.

As the FAA filed it

RAN OUT OF FUEL AT NIGHT WHILE PROCEEDING TO IFR ALTERNATE. CRASHED INTO A FEED LOT. FAILED TO HAVE FUEL RESERVE.

NTSB investigation

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NTSB MKC90LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorfolk, NEInproper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot and his delay in diverting to an alternate airport, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, the pilot's lack…Dec 29, 1989 · Substantial damage

Other reports on N8157R · 2

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

Incident 19840707053309IRoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Flemingsburg, KYSwerved off the runway on landing and struck hay bales. Stated his foot became jammed between rudder and yoke.Jul 7, 1984 · Minor damage Accident 19810310009229ARoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Faribault, MNLanded in a crab due to strong crosswind. Unable to align aircraft with runway. Ran off runway.Mar 10, 1981 · Reported as Piper PA32300 · Substantial damage