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March 11, 1993 · Bellanca 7GCBC · N88384
Bismarck, ND
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 11, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Bismarck, ND
Aircraft
Bellanca 7GCBC
Tail Number
N88384
Operator
Leroy E Nielsen
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA128
THE PILOT DEPARTED GRAND ISLAND WITH FULL FUEL AND CALCULATIONS INDICATED AN EN ROUTE FUEL STOP WOULD BE REQUIRED. WHILE EN ROUTE, THE PILOT RECALCULATED THE FUEL CONSUMPTION AND ELECTED NOT TO MAKE THE FUEL STOP BUT TO CONTINUE TO THE DESTINATION. FUEL EXHAUSTION OCCURRED DURING THE LANDING APPROACH AT THE DESTINATION AIRPORT. A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE ON A ROAD DURING WHICH THE RIGHT WING CONTACTED A TREE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRPLANE EN ROUTE TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FUEL TO COMPLETE THE FLIGHT.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT DEPARTED GRAND ISLAND WITH FULL FUEL AND CALCULATIONS INDICATED AN EN ROUTE FUEL STOP WOULD BE REQUIRED. WHILE EN ROUTE, THE PILOT RECALCULATED THE FUEL CONSUMPTION AND ELECTED NOT TO MAKE THE FUEL STOP BUT TO CONTINUE TO THE DESTINATION. FUEL EXHAUSTION OCCURRED DURING THE LANDING APPROACH AT THE DESTINATION AIRPORT. A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE ON A ROAD DURING WHICH THE RIGHT WING CONTACTED A TREE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:22 CST
Nearest AirportBismarck Municipal (3nm SE)
Runway31
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 7GCBC
Tail NumberN88384
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLeroy E Nielsen
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind90° @ 5 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point18 C / 16 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time03:50
Weather SourceWFAC