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May 2, 1985 · Britten-Norman BN-2A-27 · N48VM
Miami, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Incident
Date
May 2, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Miami, FL
Aircraft
Britten-Norman BN-2A-27
Tail Number
N48VM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
MIA85IA161
THE ACFT HAD A TOTAL OF 75 GALS OF FUEL ON BOARD FOR THE ROUND TRIP FROM MIAMI TO ORLANDO & RETURN. THE PLT STATED THAT THE FLIGHT NORMALLY REQUIRED 3 FLT HRS & FUEL CONSUMPTION WAS 25 GPH. THE ACFT WAS RETURNING TO MIAMI WHEN BOTH ENGS QUIT. THE PLT MADE A NIGHT FORCED LANDING 1 MI NW OF HIS DESTINATION, MIAMI INTL ARPT. THE PLT STATED THE CASUE OF THIS ACCIDENT WAS FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO POOR PREFLT PLANNING ON HIS PART.
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THE ACFT HAD A TOTAL OF 75 GALS OF FUEL ON BOARD FOR THE ROUND TRIP FROM MIAMI TO ORLANDO & RETURN. THE PLT STATED THAT THE FLIGHT NORMALLY REQUIRED 3 FLT HRS & FUEL CONSUMPTION WAS 25 GPH. THE ACFT WAS RETURNING TO MIAMI WHEN BOTH ENGS QUIT. THE PLT MADE A NIGHT FORCED LANDING 1 MI NW OF HIS DESTINATION, MIAMI INTL ARPT. THE PLT STATED THE CASUE OF THIS ACCIDENT WAS FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO POOR PREFLT PLANNING ON HIS PART.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time04:50 EDT
Nearest AirportMiami International (2nm WNW)
Runway12
Runway Length9601 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireIflt
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBritten-Norman BN-2A-27
Tail NumberN48VM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats10
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 23 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind350° @ 3 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 63 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time09:12
Weather SourceWFAC