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March 17, 2006 · Cessna 182G · N3675U

Lebanon, IN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 17, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Lebanon, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 182G
Tail Number
N3675U
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI06CA093

The airplane was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power. During the forced landing, the airplane encountered a "shallow ravine" and nosed over. A post accident inspection revealed that there was no useable fuel in the fuel tanks or fuel lines. The flight instructor stated that during the preflight inspection he relied on the dual student's verification of the fuel level in the tanks, and he did not personally verify the fuel quantity before flight. He noted that the fuel quantity gauges indicated between 1/2 and 3/4 full at the time.

NTSB Probable Cause

Failure by the flightcrew (dual student and flight instructor) to accurately determine the fuel quantity prior to flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. An additional cause was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight due to his failure to personally verify the fuel quantity on-board. Contributing factors were the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing and the ditch (small ravine).

Full Narrative

On March 17, 2006, about 1515 eastern standard time, a Cessna 182G, N3675U, piloted by a dual student and a flight instructor, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Lebanon, Indiana. The instructional flight was being conducted under 14 CFR Part 91 without a flight plan. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. The student and flight instructor were not injured. The local flight departed Boone County Airport (6I4), Lebanon, Indiana, approximately 1445. The flight instructor reported that he conducted a pre-flight inspection and "checked with [the dual student] regarding the fuel levels. [The dual student] indicated that he had sumped the tanks and they had a minimum of 1/2 full on both sides." The flight instructor stated that the left fuel tank gauge indicated 1/2 full, and the right fuel tank gauge indicated between 1/2 and 3/4 full prior to the flight. The flight instructor stated that after takeoff the flight proceeded approximately 10 miles north of the airport in order to practice private pilot ground reference maneuvers. He reported that after approximately 25 minutes "the engine began sputtering and died." He noted that he assumed control of the airplane and established best glide airspeed. His attempts to restore engine power were not successful. The flight instructor noted that he subsequently executed a forced landing to a field, touching down approximately 55 knots. The airplane had slowed to approximately 20 knots when it encountered a "shallow ravine." The nose wheel "dug into the ground" causing the airplane to nose over, according to the flight instructor. Concerning recommendations on preventing the accident, the flight instructor stated: "My regular routine pre-flight involves visually checking the fuel levels. On this particular day, I conferred with [the dual student] and relied upon his inspection of the fuel tanks. . . . Looking back, I did not question [the dual student] thoroughly on the details of how he checked the [fuel] levels, nor did I do a visual verification on the fuel tanks." A post accident inspection conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector determined there was no useable fuel in the fuel tanks or fuel lines. In addition, no evidence of a fuel spill or fuel cap leak was observed at the accident site. The FAA inspector also determined that the airplane had flown approximately 4.8 hours since it was last refueled. The airplane's fuel capacity was 79 gallons, and the normal fuel burn ranged from 15 to 18 gallons per hour.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 EST
Nearest AirportBoone County (4nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182G
Tail NumberN3675U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 50 · None · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 21 C
Altimeter30.30 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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