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October 5, 2020 · Bellanca 1730 A · N7333V
San Saba, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 5, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
San Saba, TX
Aircraft
Bellanca 1730 A (1969)
Tail Number
N7333V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN21LA050
The student pilot reported to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector that he was in cruise flight when he ran out of fuel in the right fuel tank and the airplane’s engine lost all power. He attempted to get the engine restarted but could not. The student pilot subsequently performed a forced landing to a highway about a half a mile east of his intended destination airport. During the forced landing, one wing sustained substantial damage to the spar. The student pilot reported to the inspector that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The student pilot did not provide an NTSB Form 6120.1 Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s improper decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector that he was in cruise flight when he ran out of fuel in the right fuel tank and the airplane’s engine lost all power. He attempted to get the engine restarted but could not. The student pilot subsequently performed a forced landing to a highway about a half a mile east of his intended destination airport. During the forced landing, one wing sustained substantial damage to the spar. The student pilot reported to the inspector that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The student pilot did not provide an NTSB Form 6120.1 Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:20 CDT
Nearest AirportSan Saba County Muni (0.2nm SE)
Runway31
Runway Length4205 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 1730 A
Tail NumberN7333V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 · Reciprocating · 285
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Observation Time13:35
Weather SourceWFAC