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October 29, 2010 · Cessna 180 · N3383D
Robstown, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 29, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Robstown, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N3383D
Operator
Christian Air Museum
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11LA063
According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the pilot reported that the airplane experienced a loss of engine power during takeoff approximately 50 to 75 feet above ground level. The pilot elected to perform a forced landing to a field. During the landing the airplane nosed over and sustained substantial damage to the airplane's wings and vertical fin. First responders to the accident site reported that they did not notice any fuel draining from the airplane. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no fuel in the right wing tank and approximately 5 gallons of fuel in the left wing tank. The examination did not reveal any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Full Narrative
According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the pilot reported that the airplane experienced a loss of engine power during takeoff approximately 50 to 75 feet above ground level. The pilot elected to perform a forced landing to a field. During the landing the airplane nosed over and sustained substantial damage to the airplane's wings and vertical fin. First responders to the accident site reported that they did not notice any fuel draining from the airplane. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no fuel in the right wing tank and approximately 5 gallons of fuel in the left wing tank. The examination did not reveal any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 CDT
Nearest AirportNueces County (1nm)
Runway31
Runway Length3700 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN3383D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorChristian Air Museum
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point27 C
Altimeter30.31 inHg
Observation Time19:05
Weather SourceWFAC