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September 16, 1994 · Rockwell 114 · N114FF

Poway, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 16, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Poway, CA
Aircraft
Rockwell 114
Tail Number
N114FF
Operator
Eddies Aero Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX94LA364

THE PILOT'S DESTINATION AIRPORT WAS 31.3 NAUTICAL MILES FROM THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT. THE PILOT AND TWO PASSENGERS TOOK OFF AND FLEW FOR ABOUT 12 MINUTES BEFORE EXPERIENCING A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH POWER LINES AND WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED AS IT APPROACHED A HIGHWAY DURING AN EMERGENCY LANDING. AT THE ACCIDENT SITE, THE AIRPLANE WAS EXAMINED TO DETERMINE THE QUANTITY OF FUEL WHICH REMAINED IN THE ENGINE AND ALL FUEL TANKS. LESS THAN 1 PINT OF FUEL WAS OBSERVED IN THE AIRPLANE.

NTSB Probable Cause

fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to refuel the aircraft prior to departure.

Full Narrative

On September 15, 1994, at 1757 hours Pacific daylight time, a Rockwell International Model 114, N114FF, experienced a total loss of engine power in cruise flight near Poway, California. During the emergency landing on Highway 67, the airplane collided with power lines and was substantially damaged. Neither the private pilot nor the two passengers were injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the personal flight, and no flight plan was filed. At 1745, the pilot departed from the Warner Springs (uncontrolled) Airport, Warner Springs, California. According to the operator, the pilot had planned to fly directly to Gillespie Field, El Cajon, California. The direct route distance between these airports was about 31.3 nautical miles. At the accident site, the airplane was examined to determine the quantity of fuel which remained in the engine and all fuel tanks. Less than 1 pint of fuel was observed in the airplane. The National Transportation Safety Board requested by letter dated September 23, 1994, that the pilot complete the required Safety Board "Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report," Form 6120.1/2. The pilot was verbally requested to complete the form on September 29, 1994. On April 14, 1995, the pilot's residence was telephoned and a message was left for the pilot to submit the required form. As of April 21, 1995, the Safety Board has not received the required form.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:57 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRockwell 114
Tail NumberN114FF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEddies Aero Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-T4B5D · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 61 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT

Appendix: Source Data