Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 182R near Thayer, IN — 2010-07-14

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Date
2010-07-14
Location
Thayer, IN, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 182R
Registration
N9797H
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to visually check the fuel supply prior to takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that when checking the fuel gauges he noted that they were indicating more fuel than should have been on board. He asked airport personnel for a ladder so he could visually check the fuel level, but then he became distracted and forgot to visually check the fuel. After approximately 1 hour 30 minutes of flight the engine lost power. The pilot selected a field in which to land; however, the airplane contacted irrigation equipment during the landing flare. Postaccident inspection of the airplane revealed that the fuel tanks were intact but empty. Both wings and the firewall were substantially damaged.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents2

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