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May 24, 2002 · Cessna 175 · N6713E

Anaheim, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 24, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Anaheim, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 175
Tail Number
N6713E
Operator
Tom King Enterprises
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX02LA174

The airplane collided with a cement wall during a forced landing following a loss of engine power. Prior to departure, the pilot requested that the airplane be serviced with fuel, and both tanks had been filled to maximum capacity. After being serviced, the fuel gauges indicated full tanks. The airplane uneventfully flew for about 3 hours and the pilot was en route back to the airport. About 15 minutes away from the airport, the airplane lost power, and the pilot performed an emergency landing. The airplane touched down in a parking lot and collided with a block wall. The pilot stated that he thought that he had about 10 gallons of fuel on board at the time of the accident. The Federal Aviation Administration inspector that responded to the accident reported that he saw no signs of fuel at the accident site. He visually checked the inside of the tanks and found that the left tank was empty, and the right tank had about 1 1/2 gallons of fuel remaining. Neither fuel tank had been breached during the accident. The original Continental GO-300 engine was replaced with a Continental O-470 under a FAA form 337 field approval. The O-470 engine has a higher fuel consumption rate than the GO-300.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.

Full Narrative

On May 24, 2002, about 1545 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 175, N6713E, made a forced landing following a loss of engine power at the Edison Stadium, Anaheim, California. Tom King Enterprises was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The commercial pilot and a pilot rated passenger were not injured; the airplane sustained substantial damage. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a company flight plan had been filed. The local banner-towing flight originated at Chino Airport (CNO), Chino, California, about 1245. In a written report, the pilot stated that the purpose of the flight was to give a flight orientation to the passenger, while towing a banner. Prior to departure, the pilot requested that the airplane be serviced with fuel, with both tanks being filled to maximum capacity. After being serviced, the fuel gauges indicated full tanks. The airplane uneventfully flew for about 3 hours, and the pilot was en route back to CNO. About 15 minutes from CNO, the engine lost power and the pilot performed an emergency landing. The airplane touched down in a parking lot and collided with a block wall. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector interviewed the pilot after the accident. The pilot stated that he thought that he had about 10 gallons of fuel on board at the time of the accident. The FAA inspector reported that he saw no signs of fuel at the accident sight. He turned the battery on via the master switch and determined that the fuel gauges were indicating empty tanks. He visually checked the inside of the tanks and found that the left tank was empty, and the right tank had about 1 1/2 gallons of fuel remaining. Neither fuel tank had been breached during the accident. The Cessna 175 owner's manual states that the airplane's total fuel capacity is 52 gallons, of which 43 gallons are usable. The original Continental GO-300 engine was replaced with a Continental O-470 under a FAA form 337 field approval. The O-470 engine has a higher fuel consumption rate than the GO-300.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 PDT
Nearest AirportChino Airport (16nm SW)
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 175
Tail NumberN6713E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTom King Enterprises
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 7 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 55
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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