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December 31, 2005 · Cessna 182A · N4755D
Hobbs, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 31, 2005
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Hobbs, NM
Aircraft
Cessna 182A
Tail Number
N4755D
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN06CA029
According to the pilot, he "ran out of fuel" on final approach. The airplane's landing gear became entangled in a power line during the emergency descent and the airplane impacted the ground causing substantial damage to the airplane and serious injury to the pilot and passenger. An examination of the airplane's systems revealed no anomalies.
NTSB Probable Cause
the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure to visually verify the fuel quantity in the fuel tanks prior to departure. Contributing factors include the pilot's inadequate preflight, and the transmission wires.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he "ran out of fuel" on final approach. The airplane landing gear became entangled in a power line during the emergency decent and the airplane impacted the ground. The private pilot and his passenger both sustained broken bones. The engine was crushed aft into the firewall, and the right main gear crushed up into the floorboard. The right wing, inboard of the wing tip was wrinkled, and the empennage was wrinkled aft of the right fuselage door. An examination of the airplane's systems revealed no anomalies.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 MST
Nearest AirportLea County/Hobbs/ (2nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182A
Tail NumberN4755D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 16 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point18 C
Altimeter29.79 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC