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August 5, 2001 · Cessna 172M · N13715

Milton, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 5, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Milton, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N13715
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI01LA265

The airplane engine lost power while in cruise flight. The airplane was subsequently landed in a field and nosed over. The pilot stated, "Engine stopped, I believe due to auto fuel use in extreme hot weather. - A slow touchdown was made in a soybean field. The aircraft nosed over in the soft ground and heavy foliage. - Not flying in high [temperatures] with this fuel would have prevented this." The use of automobile fuel was approved. A weather station recorded the temperature and dew point as 30 degrees Celsius and 24 degrees Celsius respectively. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies that could be associated with a pre-impact condition.

NTSB Probable Cause

The unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. Factors were the high vegetation and the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

Full Narrative

On August 5, 2001, about 1400 central daylight time, a Cessna 172M, N13715, piloted by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing and subsequent nose-over, near Milton, Wisconsin. The airplane engine lost engine power while in cruise flight. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions and was not on a flight plan. The pilot and his one passenger reported no injuries. The flight originated from the Tri-County Regional Airport, Lone Rock, Wisconsin, at 1300 and was en route to the Palmyra Municipal Airport, Palmyra, Wisconsin. In his written statement, the pilot stated, "Engine stopped, I believe due to auto fuel use in extreme hot weather. - A slow touchdown was made in a soybean field. The aircraft nosed over in the soft ground and heavy foliage. - Not flying in high [temperatures] with this fuel would have prevented this." The use of automobile fuel was approved. A weather station located about 15 miles from the accident site recorded the weather at 1345 as: Winds 230 degrees at 6 knots; Sky condition 3,300 feet scattered; Visibility 10 statute miles; Temperature 30 degrees Celsius; Dew point 24 degrees Celsius; Altimeter setting 30.14 inches of mercury. A postaccident examination of the airplane by Federal Aviation Administration officials revealed no anomalies that could be associated with a pre-impact condition.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN13715
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time18:45
Weather SourceWFAC

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