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July 2, 1993 · Cessna 172 · N5812A
Seneca, SC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 2, 1993
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Seneca, SC
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N5812A
Operator
Steele William B
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL93LA122
WHILE RETURNING TO SENECA, SOUTH CAROLINA, FOLLOWING TWO EN ROUTE STOPS, THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND THE PILOT FORCE LANDED IN A FIELD. WITNESSES STATED THAT THE PILOT HAD FUELED THE AIRCRAFT THE NIGHT BEFORE THE ACCIDENT FLIGHT USING FIVE GALLON CANS. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF REFUELING THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT AT ANY OF THE EN ROUTE STOPS. SUBSEQUENT EXAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE REVEALED THAT ONE GALLON OF FUEL REMAINED IN THE FUEL SYSTEM.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Full Narrative
On July 2, 1993, at about 1350 eastern daylight time a Cessna 172, N5812A, collided with the ground during maneuvering flight. The airplane was operated by the pilot under 14 CFR Part 91 and visual flight rules. A flight plan was not filed for the other work use flight. The pilot was seriously injured and the airplane received substantial damage. Origination of the flight was Charleston, South Carolina, at an unspecified time, on the same day. Witnesses observed the airplane collide with the ground while maneuvering at a low altitude. It was reported that the pilot had received a briefing, earlier in the day, from Anderson Flight Service Station, for a photographic flight from Clemson to Charleston. The airplane was based at Clemson, South Carolina.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:50 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN5812A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSteele William B
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-D · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:48