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May 14, 2001 · Cessna 177 · N2890X

Zephyrhills, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 14, 2001
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Location
Zephyrhills, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 177
Tail Number
N2890X
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL01LA054

After refueling ,the pilot was enroute home when the engine suddenly lost power and quit. The airplane collided with the ground as he attempted an emergency landing. No fuel was recovered from the fuel system and no fuel was observed at the accident site. The pilot reported refueling with 20 gallons of fuel before departing, but stated he did not visually check the fuel quantity. No mechanical malfunction was found with the engine.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOTS FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY PREFLIGHT PLAN FUEL FOR THE FLIGHT THAT RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION AND THE SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.

Full Narrative

On May 14, 2001, at 0113 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 177, N2890X experienced a loss of engine power during cruise flight to Zephyrhills Municipal Airport, Zephyrhills, Florida. The personal flight was operated by the pilot under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91, with no flight plan filed. Visual weather conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. The private pilot and three passengers sustained minor injuries. The flight departed Key West , Florida, at 2230 hours. According to the pilot, he and his family had flown to Key West, Florida, earlier that day with full fuel onboard the airplane. After refueling in Key West, Florida, the pilot was enroute home when the engine suddenly lost power and quit. Attempts by the pilot to restore engine full engine power failed. The pilot selected an emergency landing area and the airplane collided with the ground one mile south of the Zephyrhills Municipal Airport. Examination of the airplane revealed both wings had separated from the aircraft and the cabin roof showed impact damage. During the examination of the airplane, no fuel was recovered from the fuel system and no fuel was observed on the ground at the accident site. The pilot reported refueling with 20 gallons of aviation fuel at Key West before departing, but stated he did not visually check the fuel quantity. No mechanical malfunction was found with the engine. No mechanical problems were reported by the pilot.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time01:13 EDT
Nearest AirportZephryhills, Fl (1nm S)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 177
Tail NumberN2890X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O&VO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor4
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind340° @ 3 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data