Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 182J near Belen, NM — 2014-02-11

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Date
2014-02-11
Location
Belen, NM, USA
Airport
E80
Aircraft
CESSNA 182J
Registration
N300EM
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to ensure adequate fuel onboard for the intended flight.

NTSB narrative

Shortly after takeoff the airplane experienced an engine failure. The pilot made an off airport landing and struck a pole, substantially damaging the left wing. The pilot obtained assistance from personnel at the airport, who delivered approximately 20 gallons of fuel to the scene and helped the pilot move the airplane to a nearby road. The pilot subsequently took off from the road and flew to a different airport about eight miles away from the departure point. Approximately 14 gallons of fuel was drained from the airplane after landing. The airplane was subsequently refueled and flown back to the departure airport. The circumstances of the accident are consistent with an engine failure due to fuel starvation.

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