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June 1, 1990 · Cessna 172N · N737KL
Northwood, OH
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 1, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Northwood, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N737KL
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI90LA143
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS WITHIN ABOUT 5 MILES OF HIS DESTINATION AIRPORT, FLYING OVER A RESIDENTIAL AREA, WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER COMPLETELY. HE MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A SMALL FIELD, TOUCHING DOWN NOSE FIRST, AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER. POST-ACCIDENT EXAMINATION REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF USABLE FUEL IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF FUEL LEAKAGE/SPILLAGE AT THE ACCIDENT SITE, AND THE ENGINE APPEARED TO BE CAPABLE OF NORMAL OPERATION.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION, WHICH RESULTED IN AN OFF-AIRPORT LANDING, WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE FACT THAT THE ENGINE LOST POWER OVER A POPULATED AREA WAS A FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS WITHIN ABOUT 5 MILES OF HIS DESTINATION AIRPORT, FLYING OVER A RESIDENTIAL AREA, WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER COMPLETELY. HE MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A SMALL FIELD, TOUCHING DOWN NOSE FIRST, AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER. POST-ACCIDENT EXAMINATION REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF USABLE FUEL IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF FUEL LEAKAGE/SPILLAGE AT THE ACCIDENT SITE, AND THE ENGINE APPEARED TO BE CAPABLE OF NORMAL OPERATION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:54 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN737KL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 43 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO