ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 295490
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| Date: | Monday 21 July 2003 |
| Time: | 09:15 LT |
| Type: |  Rockwell S-2R Thrush Commander |
| Owner/operator: | Ag Northwest |
| Registration: | N4250X |
| MSN: | 2030R |
| Total airframe hrs: | 11871 hours |
| Engine model: | Pratt & Whitney R1340 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Hermiston, Oregon -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Hermiston Municipal Airport, OR (KHRI) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that he took off for the aerial application flight with an estimated one hour to one hour and twenty minutes of fuel remaining in the fuel tanks. The pilot utilizes a stop watch to keep track of the time to calculate fuel consumption. While returning to the airport for landing, the engine lost power about one mile short of the runway. Unable to reach the runway, the pilot maneuvered for a forced landing to a field. During the landing roll on rough terrain, the aircraft collided with a rock that damaged the main landing gear and spray boom. The wing sustained substantial damage to ribs and the spar. After the accident, the pilot noted that one hour and three minutes had elapsed. During the post-accident inspection of the aircraft, it was noted that the wing fuel tanks were empty of fuel. The header tank contained a small amount of fuel. After wreckage recovery, fuel was supplied to the system. The boost pumps were activated and fuel pressure was noted. The engine was then started and ran for a few minutes with no anomalies noted before it was shut down.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. Rocky terrain was a factor.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA03LA152
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Oct-2022 09:08 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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