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NTSB investigation record

IAD98FA042

Completed

Piper Pa-30· N7845Y

Date
April 5, 1998
Location
Mcmechen, WV
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion during takeoff.

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