Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 188 near Glasgow, MT — 2011-06-14

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Date
2011-06-14
Location
Glasgow, MT, USA
Airport
KGGW
Aircraft
CESSNA 188
Registration
N9802V
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

The pilot was flying at 700 feet over a field in order to judge whether it could be sprayed. The engine lost power and the pilot made a forced landing in the field. The airplane landed hard in wet grass, damaging the landing gear and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that he had lost track of time and ran out of fuel causing the loss of power. He additionally reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal flight.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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