Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary FTW89LA059

TEMPLE, TX, USA

Aircraft #1

N5010D

CESSNA 182A

Analysis

THE PLT WAS ON A FLT OF ABOUT 150 MI FROM BRAZORIA TO TEMPLE, TX. AFTER HE BEGAN A DESCENT TO LAND, THE ENG LOST POWER. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT WAS DAMAGED DURING AN EMERG LANDING SHORT OF THE RWY. NO USABLE FUEL WAS FOUND IN THE ACFT.

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION, BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION, DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY O FUEL.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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