19980129010449A

On January 29, 1998, at 0037 central standard time, a Piper PA-28R-201T airplane, N43763, sustained substantial damage when it impacted trees during a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Lone Grove, Oklahoma. The airplane was operated by a private individual under title 14 CFR part 91, the private pilot and the sole passenger received serious injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevaield for the cross country flight and a flight plan was not filed. The flight originated from scottsdale, Arizona, the previous evening. During a personal interview, conducted by the investigator in charge. (Iic), the fixed base operator at scottsdale, Arizona, reported that the airplane was fueled to the tank tabs with 59 gallons at 0406 mountain standard time on January 28, 1998. The pilot paide for the fuel a T1730, however, the actual time of departure was not known. The property owner at the accident site was interviewed by the iic. He reported that he was qualified as a fireman, paramedic, and emergency rescue person. He stated that he did not hear any engine sounds. The airplane hit trees and came to rest approximately 150 feet from his house. The witness assisted the pilot and the passenger and notified local authorities for emergency transportation. The witness examined the site and found no physical evidence of fuel. He found the right wing seperated from the airframe. (-23) see narrative #FTW98LA112