ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 361099
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| Date: | Wednesday 3 November 1993 |
| Time: | 18:28 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 175 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N7646M |
| MSN: | 55946 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1959 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3690 hours |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL GO-300A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Palm Springs, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Hollister, CA (307) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that the aircraft was descending toward Palm Springs after an uneventful 3 hour 13 minute flight. He stated that both wing fuel tanks were filled to capacity before departure. About eight miles from the airport as the aircraft descended through about 8,000 feet, the engine stopped. The pilot set up a best-glide configuration; however, landed short of the airport in soft sand. When the nose gear touched down, the nose gear collapsed and the aircraft nosed over. Examination of the site revealed no fuel spill on the ground under the aircraft, and no fuel stains were noted around the tank caps or vents. Total fuel system continuity was established from the tanks to the engine. One-quarter of a gallon of fuel was drained from the left tank while less than five gallons were drained from the right tank. According to the aircraft owners manual, each wing fuel tank has a 26 gallon capacity, 21 of which is usable.
Probable Cause: fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to adequately monitor the fuel consumption during the flight.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX94LA036
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-Mar-2024 14:46 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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