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November 30, 2011 · Cessna 305A · N6735Q

Fredericksburg, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 30, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fredericksburg, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 305A
Tail Number
N6735Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12LA094

While on approach to the runway, the pilot added power to the engine to adjust the approach path, and the engine did not respond. The pilot was unable to restart the engine, and he performed a forced landing to a nearby field. During the landing, the airplane struck a wire and then the ground. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that caps were present on the fuel tank vent lines, creating a vacuum and preventing fuel flow to the engine. The pilot said that he had placed the caps on the fuel vent lines to keep insects out of the lines and the fuel tanks and forgot to remove them during his preflight inspection. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunction or failure of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

Full Narrative

On November 30, 2011, approximately 1115 central standard time, a Cessna 305A, N6735Q, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Gillespie County Airport (T82), Fredericksburg, Texas. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The local flight was conducted under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 without a flight plan. The pilot was not injured. The flight departed New Braunfels, Texas, approximately 1030. While on approach to the runway the pilot added power to the engine to adjust his approach path and the engine did not respond. The pilot was unable to restart the engine and set up for a forced landing to a nearby field. During the forced landing, the airplane struck a wire and then the ground. The right main landing gear was bent, the firewall was wrinkled, and the fuselage adjacent to the right wing strut was buckled. Examination of the airplane revealed that caps were present on the fuel tank vent lines. When the caps were removed, pressure release and air movement could be heard from the tanks. The fuel tanks contained an adequate supply of fuel. No other mechanical anomalies, malfunctions, or failures were noted which would have contributed to the accident. The pilot reported that he had placed the caps on the fuel vent lines to keep insects out of the lines and the fuel tanks and forgot to remove them during his preflight inspection.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 CST
Nearest AirportGillespie County Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 305A
Tail NumberN6735Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental Motors · O-47-11 · Reciprocating · 213
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 32 C
Altimeter30.25 inHg
Observation Time17:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data