ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354718
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| Date: | Friday 13 March 1998 |
| Time: | 11:20 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172P |
| Owner/operator: | Florida Game And Fresh Water |
| Registration: | N54634 |
| MSN: | 17275017 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1981 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 8529 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-03J |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Arcadia, FL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | |
| Ft Myers, FL (KFMY) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated that, during his preflight inspection, he did not recall making a visual check of the fuel quantity in the fuel tanks. The flight departed en route to inspect eagles' nests for the state game and fish commission. As the flight approached a nest for inspection, the engine lost power. Attempts by the pilot to restart the engine, failed. The pilot selected an emergency landing area. The airplane collided with an orange tree during the approach to land. According to the pilot, the forced landing area was rough and uneven. An examination of the airplane at the accident site disclosed that there was no fuel in either fuel tank. The wreckage examination also failed to disclose any obvious mechanical problems with the airplane.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate pre-flight and in-flight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. Trees and rough/uneven terrain are contributing factors.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL98TA054
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Mar-2024 17:33 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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