ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 286385
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| Date: | Friday 25 December 2009 |
| Time: | 10:30 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 182P Skylane |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N21177 |
| MSN: | 18261466 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1973 |
| Engine model: | Continental O-470 SERIES |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Bowie, Texas -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Canton, TX (1TA7) |
| Altus, TX | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The private pilot topped off both fuel tanks (40 gallons each) prior to departing on a cross-country flight in his single-engine airplane. The pilot stated that he had difficulty securing the fuel cap on the right wing tank. About 2 hours into the flight, with the fuel selector on the left tank, the engine stopped producing power. The pilot noted that the left fuel gauge read empty and he attempted to switch tanks. He was unable to re-start the engine and made a forced landing to a deeply snow-covered field. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the wings, firewall, and fuselage. In addition, both wing fuel tanks were empty and the fuel cap on the right wing was missing.
Probable Cause: A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly secure the right wing fuel cap and monitor the available fuel supply.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CEN10CA081
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Oct-2022 09:57 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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