Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Commercial
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 85; Flight Crew Total 3320; Flight Crew Type 375
Situational Awareness; Training / Qualification
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Inflight Event / Encounter Fuel Issue
Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition; Flight Crew Diverted
Aircraft; Human Factors
Student was on a solo cross country flight. Flight was to visit two airports then return. On the last leg; he started to have engine trouble; and went through the engine out procedure. Once he diagnosed the issue was that the right fuel tank was indicating 0; he switched tanks in an attempt to restart but the engine failed to start. Once he reached 2;000 feet MSL; he then executed an engine out emergency landing in a harvested corn field. He successfully landed the aircraft without damage or injury to himself. To prevent a future occurrence of fuel mismanagement; the student will undergo ground and flight training on fuel management and system operation.
I was on a solo cross country flight as a student pilot. On the last leg; I started to have engine trouble; and went through the engine out procedure. Once I diagnosed the issue was that the right fuel tank was indicating 0; I switched tanks in an attempt to restart but the engine failed to start. Once I reached 2;000 feet MSL; I then executed an engine out emergency landing in a harvested corn field. I successfully landed the aircraft without damage or injury to myself or the plane. To prevent a future occurrence of fuel mismanagement; I will undergo ground and flight training on fuel management and system operation.
A PA28 student pilot on a solo cross country flight and his supervising instructor report a fuel mismanagement problem resulting in engine stoppage and an off airport landing without injuries or damage.