Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 402 near Madison, WI — 2008-12-17

Final reportCEN09LA095
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Date
2008-12-17
Location
Madison, WI, USA
Airport
MSN
Aircraft
CESSNA 402
Registration
N4504B
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power during an instrument landing due to fuel exhaustion.

NTSB narrative

The on-demand cargo flight departed for the destination airport and was delayed en route due to repetitive destination airport closures. The closures were the result of snow-contaminated runways. The pilot then diverted to an alternate airport due to concerns about remaining fuel reserves. The airplane experienced a loss of engine power during an instrument approach at the alternate airport and impacted the ground about 200 yards short of the landing runway. A postaccident inspection of the airplane revealed no usable fuel on board.

NTSB coding

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