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October 24, 1994 · Schweizer G-164B · N3629X

Immokalee, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 24, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Immokalee, FL
Aircraft
Schweizer G-164B
Tail Number
N3629X
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA95LA008

THE PILOT STATED THE ENGINE FAILED AND HE MADE A FORCED LANDING IN AN ORANGE GROVE. THE OPERATOR STATED HE DRAINED 2 PINTS OF FUEL FROM THE AIRCRAFT AFTER THE ACCIDENT AND THAT THERE WAS NO LEAKAGE OF FUEL FROM THE AIRCRAFT AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THE OPERATOR STATED THE PILOT HAD FLOWN ABOUT 2 HOURS AND 15 MINUTES AND THAT THE AIRCRAFT BURNS 35 GALLONS OF FUEL PER HOUR. THE AIRCRAFT HAS AN 80 GALLON FUEL CAPACITY AND WAS TOPPED OFF JUST BEFORE DEPARTURE. NO EVIDENCE TO INDICATE MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE ENGINE WAS FOUND AFTER THE ACCIDENT.

NTSB Probable Cause

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO REFUEL RESULTING IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.

Full Narrative

On October 24, 1994, about 1415 eastern daylight time, a Schweizer G-164B, N3629X, registered to Airwork Enterprises of Florida, Inc., made a forced landing in a citrus grove near Immokalee, Florida, following loss of engine power, while on a 14 CFR Part 137 aerial application flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft received substantial damage and the commercial-rated pilot was not injured. The flight originated at Immokalee, Florida, on October 24, 1994, about 1200. The pilot stated that the engine failed and he made a forced landing in the grove. He stated he had flown for about 2 hours and should have had fuel for another 30 minutes. The operator stated he found only 2 pints of fuel in the aircraft after the accident and that there was no evidence of fuel leakage from the aircraft after the accident. He stated the pilot had flown for about 2 hours 15 minutes and the aircraft uses about 35 gallons of fuel per hour. The aircraft fuel capacity is 80 gallons, and the aircraft was topped off before departure. Postcrash examination of the engine was accomplished by an FAA inspector. No evidence to indicate precrash mechanical failure or malfunction of the engine or accessories was found.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSchweizer G-164B
Tail NumberN3629X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 34 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 6 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:48
Weather SourceWFAC

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