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July 30, 1993 · Champion 7FC · N8521E
Ortonville, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 30, 1993
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Ortonville, MN
Aircraft
Champion 7FC
Tail Number
N8521E
Operator
Leonard P Kahl
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA300
THE PILOT WAS EN ROUTE TO AN AIRPORT TO REFUEL, BUT HE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER APPROXIMATELY TWO MILES BEFORE REACHING HIS DESTINATION. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WAS DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. HE LANDED ON A GRAVEL ROAD, STRUCK A MAIL BOX, WENT OFF THE ROADWAY, AND NOSED OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's failure to refuel prior to fuel exhaustion.
Full Narrative
On July 30, 1993, about 1800 central daylight time, a Champion 7FC airplane, N8521E, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing on a gravel road near Ortonville, Minnesota. The solo commercial pilot received minor injury. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight operated without flight plan in visual meteorological conditions. The flight departed Madison, Minnesota, about 1745. The pilot reported a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. He landed on a gravel road, struck a mail box, went off the roadway and nosed over.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 CDT
Nearest AirportOrtonville (2nm S)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion 7FC
Tail NumberN8521E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLeonard P Kahl
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · 90-12F · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 10 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:45
Weather SourceWFAC