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Accident · Destroyed

FAA accident report · Piper PA-34-200 · Gulf Of Mexico · February 17, 1994

Date: February 17, 1994 · 11:55 local
Place: Gulf Of Mexico
Phase of flight: Fcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Destroyed
Aircraft: N1247T
NTSB investigation: NTSBMIA94LA076
Reported as: Piper PA34200
People aboard: 1
Fatal injuries: 0

N1247TRegistration cancelled Feb 21, 2013 · Piper PA-34-200S/N 34-7250271 · Built 1972 Airframe modelPiper PA-34-200 Engine modelLycoming I0360 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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Fell asleep en route due pilot fatigue. Awoke over Gulf Mexico. Led toward dpg by USCG. Ran out of fuel and ditched

As the FAA filed it

FELL ASLEEP EN ROUTE DUE PILOT FATIGUE. AWOKE OVER GULF MEXICO. LED TOWARD DPG BY USCG. RAN OUT OF FUEL AND DITCHED

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB MIA94LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulf Of MexicoThe pilot's physiological condition (failure to remain awake) resulting in extended flight over water followed by fuel exhaustion, total loss of engine power, and ditching before returning to land.Feb 17, 1994 · Destroyed

Other reports on N1247T · 1

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

Incident 19930725030219IFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Springfield, KYRough running engine. Feathered propeller. Diverted to Springfield.NR2 cylinder exhaust valve had partially failed.Jul 25, 1993 · Minor damage