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July 14, 2010 · Cessna 182R · N9797H
Thayer, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 14, 2010
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Thayer, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 182R
Tail Number
N9797H
Operator
Wilson Gordon N
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA400
The pilot reported that when checking the fuel gauges he noted that they were indicating more fuel than should have been on board. He asked airport personnel for a ladder so he could visually check the fuel level, but then he became distracted and forgot to visually check the fuel. After approximately 1 hour 30 minutes of flight the engine lost power. The pilot selected a field in which to land; however, the airplane contacted irrigation equipment during the landing flare. Postaccident inspection of the airplane revealed that the fuel tanks were intact but empty. Both wings and the firewall were substantially damaged.
NTSB Probable Cause
A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to visually check the fuel supply prior to takeoff.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that when checking the fuel gauges he noted that they were indicating more fuel than should have been on board. He asked airport personnel for a ladder so he could visually check the fuel level, but then he became distracted and forgot to visually check the fuel. After approximately 1 hour 30 minutes of flight the engine lost power. The pilot selected a field in which to land; however, the airplane contacted irrigation equipment during the landing flare. Postaccident inspection of the airplane revealed that the fuel tanks were intact but empty. Both wings and the firewall were substantially damaged.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182R
Tail NumberN9797H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWilson Gordon N
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D187 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 73 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4400 ft
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time02:53
Weather SourceWFAC