Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 177 near Americus, GA — 2011-07-24

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Date
2011-07-24
Location
Americus, GA, USA
Airport
ACJ
Aircraft
CESSNA 177
Registration
N30214
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The CFI and pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

NTSB narrative

According to the certified flight instructor (CFI), he and the pilot departed the airport for a local, personal flight. While returning to the airport, the engine surged and then lost power. The CFI assumed control of the airplane and selected a suitable landing area for a forced landing. During the landing, after clearing a 50-foot-tall tree line, the right wing and nose wheel impacted the ground resulting in substantial damage to the wing spar and firewall. A postaccident examination revealed that both fuel tanks were empty. The CFI reported there were no preexisting mechanical anomalies with the airplane and that he did not perform a preflight of the airplane prior to the flight nor did he check the fuel level.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 5 docket documents
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Docket documents5

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