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October 12, 2011 · Cessna 182A · N6171B
Skiatook, OK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 12, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Skiatook, OK
Aircraft
Cessna 182A
Tail Number
N6171B
Operator
Skydive Airtight
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA016
The pilot reported that he was descending to land after his final flight of the day. The airplane was about 1,500 to 1,700 feet above ground level and about 1.25 miles from the airport when the engine lost total power. The pilot made an emergency landing to an open field, and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that the fuel gauges were unreliable, that he had incorrectly estimated the fuel quantity remaining, and that the loss of engine power was due to him running out of fuel. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed 1 to 2 gallons of fuel remaining in each fuel tank.
NTSB Probable Cause
A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel management.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported he had dropped a group of skydivers and was descending to land after his final flight of the day. The airplane was about 1,500 to 1,700 feet above ground level, and about 1 1/4 miles from the airport when the engine experienced a total loss of power. The pilot made an emergency off field landing to an open field and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that the fuel gauges were unreliable and he had incorrectly estimated the fuel quantity remaining. He also reported that he thought the loss of engine power was due to him running out of fuel. A postaccident examination of the airplane showed 1 to 2 gallons of fuel remaining in each fuel tank.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:48 CDT
Nearest AirportSkiatook Municipal Airport (1nm)
Runway17
Runway Length2900 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182A
Tail NumberN6171B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSkydive Airtight
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 230
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 22 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 15 kt, gusting 24 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter29.70 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC