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November 8, 2014 · Cessna 177 · N3339T
Landrum, SC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 8, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Landrum, SC
Aircraft
Cessna 177 (1967)
Tail Number
N3339T
Operator
Hayford David P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA15CA048
According to the pilot, while enroute on a cross country flight the engine began to "sputter" before experiencing a total loss of power. The pilot declared an emergency and performed a forced landing on a dirt road, resulting in substantial damage to the engine firewall. The pilot reported that his fuel calculation requirements for the flight were incorrect, and as a result of his miscalculation, the airplane ran out of fuel.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, while enroute on a cross country flight the engine began to "sputter" before experiencing a total loss of power. The pilot declared an emergency and performed a forced landing on a dirt road, resulting in substantial damage to the engine firewall. The pilot reported that his fuel calculation requirements for the flight were incorrect, and as a result of his miscalculation, the airplane ran out of fuel.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177
Tail NumberN3339T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHayford David P
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4M · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 36 C
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC