At about 1035 eastern time, a Piper PA-28-235 crashed into trees after losing engine power while on approach to Chester County Airport. The pilot was seriously injured. The pilot had flown from the Chicago area, destined for Coatesville, and was about one mile out from runway 11 when the engine lost power. The pilot attempted to make a downwind landing to runway 29 but crashed a half-mile short. An inspector determined the airplane had run out of fuel.
August 06, Coatesville, Pa. / Piper Cherokee
At about 1035 eastern time, a Piper PA-28-235 crashed into trees after losing engine power while on approach to Chester County Airport. The pilot was seriously injured. The pilot had flown from the Chicago area, destined for Coatesville, and was about one mile out from runway 11 when the engine lost power. The pilot attempted to make a downwind landing to runway 29 but crashed a half-mile short. An inspector determined the airplane had run out of fuel....
Key Takeaways:
- A Piper PA-28-235 crashed near Chester County Airport after losing engine power during its approach, resulting in serious injuries to the pilot.
- The aircraft lost power approximately one mile from the runway while attempting a landing maneuver.
- An inspector determined that the cause of the engine power loss and subsequent crash was the airplane running out of fuel.
Key takeaways sponsored by Aviator Pro | Start Your Training ->
See a mistake? Contact us.
