AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-140, G-AVLG

Fuel exhaustion, forced landing near Thruxton Aerodrome, Hampshire, 26 June 2023.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 9 November 2023

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 26 June 2023
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-28-140
• Location: Near Thruxton Aerodrome Hampshire
• Registration: G-AVLG

Summary:

During preparation for a flight from Bournemouth Airport to Thruxton Aerodrome, the pilot noted that ‘11 US gal’ was recorded in the aircraft Technical Log (Tech Log), which would be sufficient fuel for this short flight. However, during the approach to Thruxton the aircraft ran out of fuel, and the pilot conducted a successful forced landing in a field.

It was established that the quantity of fuel recorded in the Tech Log was incorrect and there was insufficient fuel onboard to complete the flight to Thruxton.

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Piper PA-28-140, G-AVLG 11-23

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Published 9 November 2023