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April 17, 1995 · Cessna 172M · N80187
Yolo, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 17, 1995
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Yolo, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N80187
Operator
American Aero Club
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX95LA163
AROUND 1910, THE PILOT AND PASSENGER DEPARTED FROM LAKEPORT FOR A PERSONAL FLIGHT TO AN UNSPECIFIED DESTINATION. AFTER FLYING FOR ABOUT 38 MINUTES, THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A ROUGH DIRT FIELD, AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER. ACCORDING TO A RESPONDING SHERIFF DEPUTY, THE PILOT STATED THAT HE RAN OUT OF FUEL.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's improper preflight preparation which led to fuel exhaustion.
Full Narrative
On April 16, 1995, at 1948 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172M, N80187, operated by the American Aero Club, experienced a total loss of engine power while cruising near Yolo, California. The pilot made a forced landing in a rough dirt field and nosed over. The airplane was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the personal flight. The private pilot received minor injuries, and the passenger was not injured. The flight originated from Lakeport, California, at 1910. According to a responding sheriff deputy, the pilot reported that he ran out of fuel. No evidence of fuel was observed in the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:48 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN80187
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAmerican Aero Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT