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September 25, 1992 · Cessna 140 · N2553N
Moab, UT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 25, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Moab, UT
Aircraft
Cessna 140
Tail Number
N2553N
Operator
Hering Karl H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA92LA217
THE PILOT TOOK OFF ON A VFR X-COUNTRY FLT WITH ONE USEABLE FUEL TANK AND CALCULATED HE HAD ENOUGH FUEL TO REACH THE DESTINATION WITH RESERVE FUEL. HE MADE AN APPROACH TO LAND AT THE DESTINATION, DECIDED TO GO-AROUND, AND THE ENGINE LOST POWER DURING THE TURN TO CROSSWIND. THE PILOT INITIATED A FORCED LANDING IN A FIELD. THE ACFT IMPACTED A DITCH DURING LANDING ROLL AND NOSED OVER. EXAMINATION OF THE ACFT AFTER THE ACCIDENT REVEALED THERE WAS NO USABLE FUEL IN THE TANKS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION RESULTING FROM INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS BY THE PILOT. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE TERRAIN CONDITION (DITCH) IN THE LANDING AREA.
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THE PILOT TOOK OFF ON A VFR X-COUNTRY FLT WITH ONE USEABLE FUEL TANK AND CALCULATED HE HAD ENOUGH FUEL TO REACH THE DESTINATION WITH RESERVE FUEL. HE MADE AN APPROACH TO LAND AT THE DESTINATION, DECIDED TO GO-AROUND, AND THE ENGINE LOST POWER DURING THE TURN TO CROSSWIND. THE PILOT INITIATED A FORCED LANDING IN A FIELD. THE ACFT IMPACTED A DITCH DURING LANDING ROLL AND NOSED OVER. EXAMINATION OF THE ACFT AFTER THE ACCIDENT REVEALED THERE WAS NO USABLE FUEL IN THE TANKS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:40 MDT
Nearest AirportCanyonlands (1nm SE)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 140
Tail NumberN2553N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHering Karl H
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85-12F · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 32 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 10 kt
Visibility90 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 16 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC