# NTSB CHI84LA014: Piper PA-28R-180, N7695J, Waupaca, WI, October 7, 1983

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: October 7, 1983, 18:56 local (23:56 UTC)
- Place: Waupaca, WI
- Coordinates: 44.349239, -89.069076 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=44.3492&lon=-89.0691&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 12473
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI84LA014
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/12473/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA014

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, cruise
  - fluid,fuel - exhaustion (cause)
  - fuel supply - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - fuel system,cap - loose
  - fuel system,cap - improper
- Forced landing, maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)
- In flight collision with object, maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)
  - object - tree(s) (contributing factor)

## Analysis

PLT HAD MADE MISSED APPROACHES AT WAUSAU & MOSINEE. PLT INFORMED ARTC THAT HE HAD A FUEL PROBLEM. WHILE RECEIVING VECTORS TO WAUPACA ARPT THE ENG QUIT & THE ACFT CRASHED INTO TREES. TOTAL TIME OF FLT WAS 4+33. THE RIGHT TANK FUEL FILLER CAP WAS LOOSE & THE SEAL WAS MISSING.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N7695J](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N7695J-2013-05-09), registration cancelled 2013-05-09, S/N 28R-31095, built 1969 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-28R-180
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28R-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28r-180) (registry code 7102809) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming I0360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-series) (registry code 41515, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 28R-3109S
- Engines: LYCOMING IO-360 180 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Business, Part 91
- Registered owner: Roger Buchner
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Departed: CVG, CINCINNATI, OH
- Destination: AUW, WAUSAU, WI
- Flight plan: IFR

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 40; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim

## Weather

- Conditions: Instrument (IMC), Dusk
- Wind: 200° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 25 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 500 ft overcast
- Temperature: 52 °F, dew point 52 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: GRB, 40 nm away

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19831007055739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831007055739A), Oct 7, 1983: Piper PA28R180, Waupaca, WI, Substantial damage. Ran out of fuel after missed approaches at 3 different locations. Landed in the trees. No right tank filler cap seal.

## Other investigations on N7695J (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CHI80FEP43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEP43), Aug 7, 1980: Piper PA-28R (N7695J), Green Bay, WI, substantial damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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