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March 31, 2011 · Cessna 182P · N52605
Humnoke, AR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 31, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Humnoke, AR
Aircraft
Cessna 182P
Tail Number
N52605
Operator
Schroeder Brian K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA255
The pilot and two passengers were en route to their destination when the airplane's engine surged. According to the pilot, he applied carburetor heat and engine power was restored. The engine surged again followed by a total loss of engine power. He said that he was unable to restart the engine so he performed a forced landing to a highway. The airplane landed hard, the nose landing gear and left main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane skidded to a stop. Substantial crushing damage was sustained to the airplane's left wing and firewall. An examination of the airplane and engine by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed approximately one gallon of fuel present in the wings. In addition, only a small amount of fuel was found in the gascolator and carburetor.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Full Narrative
The pilot and two passengers were en route to their destination airport when the airplane's engine surged. According to the pilot, he applied carburetor heat and engine power was restored. The engine surged again followed by a total loss of engine power. He added that he was unable to restart the engine. The pilot made a forced landing on a highway. The airplane landed hard, the nose landing gear and left main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane skidded to a stop. Substantial crushing damage was sustained to the airplane's left wing and firewall. An examination of the airplane and engine by responding Federal Aviation Administration inspectors revealed approximately one gallon of fuel remaining in the wings. In addition, only a small amount of fuel was found in the gascolator and carburetor.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:47 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182P
Tail NumberN52605
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSchroeder Brian K
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 6 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingOvercast 2600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 37 C
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time12:55
Weather SourceWFAC