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On the Record: Piper PA-12

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Key Takeaways:

  • An amphibious Piper PA-12 experienced a loss of engine power during a training flight, forcing an off-airport landing that resulted in substantial damage to the right wing.
  • The incident was caused by fuel starvation, with less than 1 gallon of fuel found in the tanks after the accident.
  • The probable cause was attributed to the student pilot's failure to maintain adequate fuel levels and the flight instructor's failure to monitor the fuel levels.
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