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NTSB Identification: GAA16CA099
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Monday, December 21, 2015 in Wallace, NC
Probable Cause Approval Date: 04/05/2016
Aircraft: DAVIS MICHAEL J MD SPECIAL, registration: N141MD
Injuries: 1 Uninjured.
NTSB investigators used data provided by various entities, including, but not limited to, the Federal Aviation Administration and/or the operator and did not travel in support of this investigation to prepare this aircraft accident report.
The pilot reported that during a cross country flight, he "ran out" of fuel, and subsequently had to land on a two lane road. The pilot further reported that during the landing roll the right wing impacted a road sign, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing.
According to the pilot there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows:
The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
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