# NTSB MKC84LA009: Piper PA-28R-200, N2825T, Carlisle, IA, October 16, 1983

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: October 16, 1983, 05:30 local (10:30 UTC)
- Place: Carlisle, IA
- Coordinates: 41.509471, -93.480171 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.5095&lon=-93.4802&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 3 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 33583
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC84LA009
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/33583/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA009

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, cruise - normal
  - aircraft preflight - inadequate, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - fuel supply - inattentive, pilot in command (cause)
  - refueling - not performed, pilot in command (cause)
  - fatigue(lack of sleep), pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - physical impairment(other organic problem), pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - fluid - exhaustion (cause)
- Forced landing, landing - flare/touchdown
- Hard landing, landing - flare/touchdown

## Analysis

THE PILOT SAID THE FUEL GAUGES READ FULL ON THE GROUND BUT AS HE LEVELED OFF IN CRUISE THEY DROPPED TO A READING OF MUCH LESS THAN FULL. THE ACFT RAN OUT OF FUEL SHORT OF DESTINATION. THE PILOT BLAMED THE FLU AND FATIGUE FOR HIS OVERSIGHT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2825T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2825T), registered now, S/N 28R-7235122 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-28R-200
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28R-200](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28r-200) (registry code 7102811) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming I0360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-series) (registry code 41515, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 28R-7235122
- Airframe hours: 3900
- Engines: LYCOMING I0-360-C1C 200 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Business, Part 91
- Operator: Atlantic Book Binders
- Registered owner: Atlantic Union College
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, March 2, 1983
- Departed: CLEVELAND, OH
- Destination: DSM, DES MOINES, IA

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 37; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 338 total, 135 in this make and model

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Night/dark
- Wind: 310° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 45 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none

## 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 19831016055619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831016055619A), Oct 16, 1983: Piper PA28R200, Carlisle, IA, Substantial damage. Crash landed in a farm field after running out of fuel. Failed to visually check fuel before departure.

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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