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June 7, 1995 · Champion 7GCB · N9958Y
Fairbanks, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 7, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Aircraft
Champion 7GCB
Tail Number
N9958Y
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC95LA066
THE PILOT REPORTED HE DEPARTED A LAKE WITH WHAT HE BELIEVED WAS SUFFICIENT FUEL FOR THE INTENDED FLIGHT. EN ROUTE, THE AIRPLANE RAN OUT OF FUEL AND THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING ON A SMALL, SWAMPY LAKE, DAMAGING THE AIRPLANE'S FLOATS AND WINGS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRPLANE PRIOR TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. A FACTOR ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCIDENT IS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.
Full Narrative
On June 6, 1995, about 2308 Alaska daylight time, a float- equipped Champion 7GCB airplane, N9958Y, sustained substantial damage following a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing on a small lake/swamp located approximately ten miles south of Fairbanks, Alaska. The solo private pilot/registered owner of the airplane was not injured. The personal flight operated in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The flight departed Wien Lake about 2230. The pilot reported in his written report to the NTSB that he thought there was more fuel in the airplane than there was, and that he inadvertently allowed the airplane to run out of gas while returning from Wien Lake. He said he landed on a small swamp, and collided with trees during the landing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time23:08 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion 7GCB
Tail NumberN9958Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO