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June 15, 2002 · Cessna R172K · N758W

Llano, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 15, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Llano, TX
Aircraft
Cessna R172K
Tail Number
N758W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW02LA182

According to the pilot, he performed a pre-flight inspection and noted that the left fuel tank's gauge indicated empty and the right fuel tank's gauge indicated 1/3 to 1/2 full. He started the airplane, taxied to runway 17 for takeoff, and performed an engine run-up. No anomalies were noted during the engine run-up, and the flight departed. The flight remained in the pattern and the pilot executed a touch-and-go landing. During the initial takeoff climb, approximately 200 feet agl, the engine lost power. During the ensuing forced landing to a field, the pilot verified that the fuel selector was in the both position, the throttle and mixture controls were full forward, and that his passenger's lap belt and shoulder harness were secure. The airplane landed in a mesquite covered field, the right wing struck a tree, the airplane pivoted 90 degrees and came to a stop upright. Both fuel tanks were drained; the left tank was empty and the right tank contained 2.1 gallons of fuel. According to the Pilot's Operating Handbook each wing tank is capable of holding 26 gallons of fuel. The fuel system's capacity is 52 gallons, of which 49 gallons are useable in all flight conditions and 3 gallons are unusable.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing.

Full Narrative

On June 15, 2002, at 1100 central daylight time, a Cessna R172K single-engine airplane, N758W, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb from the Llano Municipal Airport, Llano, Texas. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot. The commercial pilot and his one passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The local flight originated from the Llano Municipal Airport at 1050. According to the pilot, he performed a pre-flight inspection and noted that the left fuel tank's gauge indicated empty and the right fuel tank's gauge indicated 1/3 to 1/2 full. He started the airplane, taxied to runway 17 for takeoff, and performed an engine run-up. No anomalies were noted during the engine run-up, and the flight departed. The flight remained in the pattern and the pilot executed a touch-and-go landing. During the initial takeoff climb, approximately 200 feet agl, the engine lost power. During the ensuing forced landing to a field, the pilot verified that the fuel selector was in the both position, the throttle and mixture controls were full forward, and that his passengers lap belt and shoulder harness were secure. The airplane landed in a mesquite covered field, the right wing struck a tree, the airplane pivoted 90 degrees and came to a stop upright. An FAA inspector examined the airplane at the accident site and reported that both wings' spars were damaged and the right wing's fuselage attach point was structurally damaged. He added that fuel was present in the fuel strainer and a one quart sample of fuel was drained from the airplane's main sump. The fuel sample was observed to be clear and free of contaminants. Both fuel tanks were drained; the left tank was empty and the right tank contained 2.1 gallons of fuel. According to the Pilot's Operating Handbook each wing tank is capable of holding 26 gallons of fuel. The fuel system's capacity is 52 gallons, of which 49 gallons are useable in all flight conditions and 3 gallons are unusable.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 CDT
Nearest AirportLlano Municipal (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length4202 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna R172K
Tail NumberN758W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-KB · Reciprocating · 195
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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