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NTSB investigation record

FTW98LA138

Completed

Piper Pa-28-180· N7998W

Date
February 27, 1998
Location
Monroe, LA
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight after noting the low fuel quantity indication, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

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