ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 297131
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| Date: | Sunday 16 June 2002 |
| Time: | 19:51 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172G |
| Owner/operator: | James Rosselit |
| Registration: | N5953R |
| MSN: | 17253622 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1965 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2577 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-300-D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Butler, Missouri -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Rapid City Regional Airport, SD (RAP/KRAP) |
| Springfield-Branson National Airport, MO (SGF/KSGF) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The airplane was substantially damaged during a forced landing on a pond and tall grass in a 1,000 foot long field. The airplane nosed over during the landing. The pilot continued past a planned refueling stop in order to take advantage of a tailwind. The flight had been en route for approximately 5 hours and 20 minutes when the pilot diverted to an alternate airport to obtain fuel. This alternate airport was approximately one hour from the intended destination. The pilot stated that the fuel gauges were indicating a 1/4 fuel remaining in each fuel tank when he decided to divert to the alternate airport. During the approach to the alternate airport , the airplane experienced a total loss of engine power. Examination of the fuel system revealed that there was no fuel in the fuel tanks.
Probable Cause: The fuel exhaustion, the inadequate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot, and the inadequate in-flight planning/decision by the pilot. The unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing is a contributing factor.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI02LA167
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Oct-2022 14:51 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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