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May 15, 2001 · Cessna P337H · N1013V

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 15, 2001
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Aircraft
Cessna P337H
Tail Number
N1013V
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL01LA053

WHILE MAKING A DAY VFR APPROACH TO THE DESTINATION AIRPORT, THE CESSNA EXPERIENCED A DUAL ENGINE FAILURE. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK THE MIDDLE MARKER BEACON THAT IS 1/2 MILE WEST OF THE AIRPORT. THEN IT IMPACTED THE GROUND AND SKIDDED THROUGH A CHAIN LINK FENCE. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE LEFT WING TANK WAS DRY. APPROXIMATELY 4.5 GALLONS OF FUEL WAS DRAINED FROM THE RIGHT TANK. POST ACCIDENT ENGINE RUN-UP REVEALED NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION, THE LOSS OF POWER WAS A RESULT OF FUEL EXHAUSTION.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PRE-FLIGHT ADEQUATE FUEL FOR THE FLIGHT.

Full Narrative

On May 15, 2001, at 1337 eastern daylight time, a Cessna P337H, N1013V, collided with the ground 1/2 mile west of Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The local flight was operated by the pilot under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 with no flight plan filed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The air transport pilot and passenger both received minor injuries. The flight departed Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at 1207 eastern daylight time. Reportedly, the pilot was conducting multiple approaches and landings. During the accident approach and landing, both engines lost power and the pilot initiated emergency procedures. During the emergency approach and landing, the airplane hit the middle marker beacon that is 1/2 mile west of the airport. Then the airplane impacted the ground, collided with a chain link fence, skidded across the south lane of NW 31st Avenue, through the medium, across the north lane of NW 31st Avenue and came to a stop on the chain link fence. Examination of the airplane showed the left wing tank was dry. Approximately 4.5 gallons of aviation fuel were recovered from the right wing tank. No noticeable fuel leaks were on the ground. Post accident investigation and engine run-up revealed no mechanical malfunction. The pilot was advised by the Fixed Base Operator Line Personnel that the airplane had only 38 gallons of total fuel on board. The pilot elected to fly without fueling up. The pilot told line personnel that the airplane had enough fuel for his 45 minute flight. Approximately one hour and 45 minutes later, the line personnel noticed that the airplane was down on the west side of the airport. According to Cessna, dual engine stoppage is possible if fuel is allowed to drop below 8.3 gallons. The pilot did not report any mechanical problems with the engines.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:37 EDT
Nearest AirportFt. Lauderdale Executive Apt. (0nm W)
Runway08
Runway Length6001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna P337H
Tail NumberN1013V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-360-CB5 · Reciprocating · 225 | Continental · TSIO-360-CB6 · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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