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June 30, 2007 · Cessna 172N · N738SV
Yorkville, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 30, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Yorkville, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N738SV
Operator
Noble Flight
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI07CA202
The airplane impacted terrain during a forced landing following a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot stated that when he had the destination airport in sight, the left fuel gauge indicated empty and the right fuel gauge indicated "just below 1/4 tank." The engine then lost power and he was unable to restart it. The pilot executed a forced landing on a "dark spot" on the ground and airplane impacted trees. Examination of the airplane fuel tanks revealed no usable fuel aboard.
NTSB Probable Cause
The inadequate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot, the fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot. Contributing factors were the night light conditions and trees.
Full Narrative
The airplane impacted terrain during a forced landing following a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot stated that when he had the destination airport in sight, the left fuel gauge indicated empty and the right fuel gauge indicated "just below 1/4 tank." The engine then quit and he was unable to restart it. The pilot executed a forced landing on a "dark spot" on the ground and airplane impacted trees. Examination of the airplane fuel tanks revealed no usable fuel aboard.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:31 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN738SV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNoble Flight
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTextron Lycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0