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June 10, 2019 · Cessna 180 Undesignat · N3242D
Ontario, OR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 10, 2019
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Ontario, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 180 Undesignat (1955)
Tail Number
N3242D
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA336
The pilot reported that, during the approach to the destination airport, the engine lost power. He attempted to restart the engine to no avail, and the airplane impacted a perimeter fence short of the runway. The pilot added that postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that it had run out of fuel. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the approach to the destination airport, the engine lost power. Despite his attempt, he could not restart the engine and the airplane impacted a perimeter fence short of the runway. The pilot stated that the examination of the airplane after the accident revealed that he ran out of gas. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:57 PDT
Nearest AirportOntario Muni (0nm NNW)
Runway33
Runway Length5006 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180 Undesignat
Tail NumberN3242D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 88 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C
Altimeter30.28 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC