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December 31, 1992 · Cessna 182A · N2201G

New Ellenton, SC

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 31, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
New Ellenton, SC
Aircraft
Cessna 182A
Tail Number
N2201G
Operator
Rodrigues George C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL93LA044

THE PRIVATE PILOT WAS ON THE RETURN LEG OF A CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT. HE COMPUTED HIS REQUIRED FUEL TO BE 41 GALLONS, AND STATED THAT HE BEGAN THE TRIP WITH 55 GALLONS, MEASURED WITH A WOODEN DIPSTICK SUPPLIED WITH THE AIRCRAFT. ON THE RETURN LEG, HE ESTIMATED HEADWINDS TO BE 15 MPH FASTER THAN PREDICTED. ABOUT 3 MILES FROM THE DESTINATION AIRPORT, THE ENGINE LOST POWER, AND EVENTUALLY QUIT. A FORCE LANDING WAS MADE IN A STAND OF PINE TREES. EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE REVEALED 1 QUART OF FUEL IN THE LEFT TANK, AND 4.5 GALLONS IN THE RIGHT TANK. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF FUEL LEAKAGE. THE ENGINE RAN SATISFACTORILY ON THE AIRFRAME AFTER THE ACCIDENT. AIRCRAFT TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SPECIFIES UP TO 10 GALLONS OF FUEL IS UNUSABLE ON THIS MODEL OF AIRCRAFT.

NTSB Probable Cause

INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION BY THE PILOT, BY NOT ASSURING AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION. FACTORS WERE TREES IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

Full Narrative

THE PRIVATE PILOT WAS ON THE RETURN LEG OF A CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT. HE COMPUTED HIS REQUIRED FUEL TO BE 41 GALLONS, AND STATED THAT HE BEGAN THE TRIP WITH 55 GALLONS, MEASURED WITH A WOODEN DIPSTICK SUPPLIED WITH THE AIRCRAFT. ON THE RETURN LEG, HE ESTIMATED HEADWINDS TO BE 15 MPH FASTER THAN PREDICTED. ABOUT 3 MILES FROM THE DESTINATION AIRPORT, THE ENGINE LOST POWER, AND EVENTUALLY QUIT. A FORCE LANDING WAS MADE IN A STAND OF PINE TREES. EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE REVEALED 1 QUART OF FUEL IN THE LEFT TANK, AND 4.5 GALLONS IN THE RIGHT TANK. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF FUEL LEAKAGE. THE ENGINE RAN SATISFACTORILY ON THE AIRFRAME AFTER THE ACCIDENT. AIRCRAFT TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SPECIFIES UP TO 10 GALLONS OF FUEL IS UNUSABLE ON THIS MODEL OF AIRCRAFT.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:20 EST
Nearest AirportSizemore'S Airpark (1nm NNW)
Runway31
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182A
Tail NumberN2201G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRodrigues George C
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-M · Reciprocating · 240
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 3 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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