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March 21, 2008 · Cessna 206 · N1386V
Peyton, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 21, 2008
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Peyton, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 206
Tail Number
N1386V
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW08CA085
Shortly after takeoff the single-engine airplane lost engine power. The private pilot performed a forced landing in a field. During the landing the airplane flipped over, coming to rest in the inverted position. The airplane was substantially damaged during the landing sequence. In a telephone interview with the Federal Aviation Administration inspector and the National Transportation Safety Board Investigator-in-Charge, the pilot stated that, "he didn't check his fuel prior to departure and that he ran out of gas." The operator did not submit a completed NTSB form 6120.1, Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident report as requested, at the time this report was prepared.
NTSB Probable Cause
The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
Full Narrative
Shortly after take-off the single-engine airplane lost engine power. The private pilot performed a forced landing in a field. During the landing the aircraft flipped over, coming to rest in the inverted position. The aircraft was substantially damaged during the landing sequence. In a telephone interview with the Federal Aviation Administration inspector and the National Transportation Safety Board Investigator-in-Charge, the pilot stated that, "he didn't check his fuel prior to departure and that he ran out of gas."
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 206
Tail NumberN1386V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNr
Wind290° @ 20 kt, gusting 27 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 1 C
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time21:54
Weather SourceWFAC