Piper PA-32R Saratoga — Other Documents

This document is an AAIB (Air Accidents Investigation Branch) bulletin detailing the accident involving the Piper PA-32-300 aircraft registered as G-KNOW. The report outlines the circumstances surrounding the accident, including the flight history, pilot experience, and the technical aspects of the aircraft's fuel system. It highlights the critical failure of fuel management that led to engine power loss and subsequent crash landing. The report serves as a safety investigation to improve awareness and procedures regarding fuel management in light of the accident's findings.

• Total fuel capacity: 84.0 gallons US, including 0.1 gallons unusable per tank.
• Main tanks hold 25 gallons US each; tip tanks hold 17 gallons US each.
• Engine power loss often caused by fuel flow interruption; restoration possible if fuel flow is resumed.
• Emergency landing procedures include trimming for best glide at 87 KIAS and looking for suitable landing fields.
• Pilot's total flying experience: 698 hours, with 180 hours on the PA-32-300.