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August 13, 2011 · North American AT-6D · N7435U
Canon, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 13, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Canon, GA
Aircraft
North American AT-6D
Tail Number
N7435U
Operator
George and Sheila Palmer
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA449
The pilot stated that the airplane's fuel tanks were full prior to departing on the 2 1/2 hour cross-country flight. About 20 miles north of the destination, the pilot observed a low fuel caution. He requested from air traffic control a diversion to the nearest airport, which was about 20 miles east of the airplane's position; about 2 miles from the airport, the airplane experienced a total loss of engine power. The pilot selected a field and conducted a forced landing. The airplane landed hard, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and engine firewall. A postaccident examination revealed that the airplane's fuel tanks were empty and there was no evidence of fuel spillage. The pilot said that he had flown this route before and had used the same power settings for this flight.
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 stated that the airplane's fuel tanks were full prior to departing on the 2.5-hour cross-country flight. Approximately 20 miles north of the destination airport, the pilot observed a low fuel caution. He elected to divert to an airport approximately 20 miles east of the airplane's position, and approximately 2 miles from the diversion airport, the airplane experienced a total loss of engine power. The pilot selected a field and conducted a forced landing. The airplane landed hard resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and engine firewall. Postaccident examination by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the airplane's fuel tanks were void of fuel, and there was no evidence of fuel leakage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:38 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNorth American AT-6D
Tail NumberN7435U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGeorge and Sheila Palmer
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R1340 SERIES · Reciprocating · 600
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 3 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time20:47
Weather SourceWFAC