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July 8, 2010 · Cessna 172F F · N8793U

Rancho Murieta, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 8, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Rancho Murieta, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172F F
Tail Number
N8793U
Operator
Low Flying Angels
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA311

The pilot reported that when he was about 7 miles from his intended destination the engine began to run rough and lost all power about one minute later. He unsuccessfully attempted to restart the engine multiple times. The pilot decided to try to land at a closer airport but realized he would not be able to make it to that airport, either, so he elected to land in an open field. During landing the airplane bounced and the right wing collided with a tree, which spun the airplane around. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. Local fire department first responders reported that when they arrived on scene there were no fuel leaks and there was no odor of fuel present on-scene. They attempted to drain fuel from the sump but no fuel came out. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector examined the airplane and reported that there was no fuel at the selector valve or in the wing tanks. The pilot stated that "... adding additional fuel in excess of [the] perceived minimum fuel level would likely have avoided [the] power loss...."

NTSB Probable Cause

A total loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.

Full Narrative

In a written statement, the pilot reported that when he was about 7 miles from his intended destination the engine began to run rough and lost all power about one minute later. He unsuccessfully attempted to restart the engine multiple times. The pilot decided to try to land at a closer airport but realized he would not be able to make it to that airport, either, so he elected to land in an open field. During landing the airplane bounced and the right wing collided with a tree, which spun the airplane around. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. Local fire department officials reported that when they arrived on scene there were no fuel leaks and there was no odor of fuel present on-scene. They attempted to drain fuel from the sump but no fuel came out. The Federal Aviation Administration inspector stated that there was no fuel at the selector valve or in the wing tanks. Recovery personnel found no fuel in the system when they disassembled the airplane for movement and said the fuel system was intact. The pilot stated that "... adding additional fuel in excess of [the] perceived minimum fuel level would likely have avoided power loss...."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:42 PDT
Nearest AirportRancho Murieta (1nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172F F
Tail NumberN8793U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLow Flying Angels
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind140° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 50
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Observation Time05:45
Weather SourceWFAC

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