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February 26, 1989 · Cessna 182A · N5010D
Temple, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 26, 1989
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Temple, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 182A
Tail Number
N5010D
Operator
Mcbride Kimberly
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW89LA059
THE PLT WAS ON A FLT OF ABOUT 150 MI FROM BRAZORIA TO TEMPLE, TX. AFTER HE BEGAN A DESCENT TO LAND, THE ENG LOST POWER. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT WAS DAMAGED DURING AN EMERG LANDING SHORT OF THE RWY. NO USABLE FUEL WAS FOUND IN THE ACFT.
NTSB Probable Cause
IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION, BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION, DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY O FUEL.
Full Narrative
THE PLT WAS ON A FLT OF ABOUT 150 MI FROM BRAZORIA TO TEMPLE, TX. AFTER HE BEGAN A DESCENT TO LAND, THE ENG LOST POWER. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT WAS DAMAGED DURING AN EMERG LANDING SHORT OF THE RWY. NO USABLE FUEL WAS FOUND IN THE ACFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:00 CST
Nearest AirportDraughton Miller (0nm N)
Runway20
Runway Length4742 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182A
Tail NumberN5010D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMcbride Kimberly
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-L · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 25 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 52
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time13:48
Weather SourceWFAC