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August 13, 2014 · Cessna U206E · N2272X

Braithwaite, LA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 13, 2014
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Braithwaite, LA
Aircraft
Cessna U206E (1970)
Tail Number
N2272X
Operator
Southern Seaplane
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14LA425

The pilot reported that the flight was uneventful until the engine began running roughly as he maneuvered the airplane toward the intended destination. The pilot added that he immediately identified that the right fuel tank was likely running low on fuel; however, as he changed the fuel selector positions, the airplane experienced a total loss of engine power. Due to the airplane's low altitude, about 500 ft above the ground, the pilot decided to make an immediate forced landing to a nearby road; however, as he approached the road, he saw an approaching vehicle, and, in response, he attempted to land before reaching the road. During the forced landing, the airplane collided with a power line that the pilot reported he never saw. The pilot stated that he had departed with 70 gallons of fuel that was evenly distributed between both wing fuel tanks. Additionally, he stated that the airplane had been drawing fuel from the right fuel tank for the entire flight, which was 2 hours 15 minutes long, and that he did not switch fuel tanks until the engine began running roughly. The pilot added that the total loss of engine power was due to his mismanagement of the fuel system, which resulted in fuel starvation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the subsequent forced landing.

Full Narrative

On August 13, 2014, about 0930 central daylight time, a Cessna model U206E airplane, N2272X, was substantially damaged when it collided with power lines and terrain during a forced landing near Braithwaite, Louisiana. The airline transport pilot was not injured and his three passengers sustained minor injuries. The airplane was registered to and operated by Southern Seaplane Inc. under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 with a company visual flight rules flight plan. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local area observation flight that departed at 0715 from Southern Seaplane Airport (65LA) near Belle Chasse, Louisiana.The pilot reported that the accident flight was uneventful until the engine began running rough as he maneuvered toward the intended destination (65LA) at an altitude of 500 feet above the ground. The pilot reported that he immediately identified that the right fuel tank was likely running low on fuel; however, as he changed the fuel selector positions, the airplane experienced a total loss of engine power. Due to the airplane's low altitude, the pilot decided to make an immediate forced landing to a nearby road; however, as he approached the road, the pilot saw an approaching vehicle, and in response, he attempted to land before reaching the road. During the forced landing, the airplane collided with a power line that the pilot reportedly never saw. The left wing leading edge, both wing support struts, and the aft fuselage were damaged during the forced landing. The pilot reported that he had departed with 70 gallons of fuel, evenly distributed between both wing fuel tanks. Additionally, he stated that the airplane had been drawing fuel from the right fuel tank for the entire accident flight, which was 2 hours 15 minutes in duration, and that he did not switch fuel tanks until the engine began running rough. The pilot reported that the total loss of engine power was due to his mismanagement of the fuel system, which resulted in fuel starvation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna U206E
Tail NumberN2272X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSouthern Seaplane
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550-F6B · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured1
Total4
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 5 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time14:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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