Pilot Debrief

NORTH AMERICAN AT-6D near Canon, GA — 2011-08-13

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Date
2011-08-13
Location
Canon, GA, USA
Aircraft
NORTH AMERICAN AT-6D
Registration
N7435U
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that the airplane's fuel tanks were full prior to departing on the 2 1/2 hour cross-country flight. About 20 miles north of the destination, the pilot observed a low fuel caution. He requested from air traffic control a diversion to the nearest airport, which was about 20 miles east of the airplane's position; about 2 miles from the airport, the airplane experienced a total loss of engine power. The pilot selected a field and conducted a forced landing. The airplane landed hard, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and engine firewall. A postaccident examination revealed that the airplane's fuel tanks were empty and there was no evidence of fuel spillage. The pilot said that he had flown this route before and had used the same power settings for this flight.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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