Pilot Debrief

WALLS CRAIG C SNOWYRIVER SPECIAL near Chugiak, AK — 2012-06-03

Final reportANC12CA050
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Date
2012-06-03
Location
Chugiak, AK, USA
Aircraft
WALLS CRAIG C SNOWYRIVER SPECIAL
Registration
N207CW
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power during descent.

NTSB narrative

The pilot departed with an estimated 5 gallons of fuel, and had begun his descent to his destination airport when the engine lost all power. He established best glide speed and made a forced landing to an open stretch of road. The airplane touched down hard, spun 180 degrees, and came to rest in a ditch. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot stated that there was very little fuel found in the fuel tanks during recovery of the wreckage and that he believes he may have run out of fuel.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents2

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