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December 29, 2020 · Cessna 172H NO Series · N3702R

Cypress, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 29, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cypress, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172H NO Series (1966)
Tail Number
N3702R
Operator
Texas Flight Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN21LA103

The pilot reported the engine lost power as he descended to enter the traffic pattern for landing. His efforts to restore engine power were unsuccessful and he executed a forced landing to an open field, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. A postaccident examination revealed no fuel in either fuel tank; however, fuel was present in the fuel lines. The engine was started at the accident site, and it ran for 45 seconds before it shut down. Temporary repairs were made to the right wing, fuel was added to the fuel tanks, and the airplane was ferried to an airport for further repairs. The engine operated normally during the flight. Based on the available information, it is likely that the engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion.

NTSB Probable Cause

Personnel issues-Task performance-Planning/preparation-Fuel planning-Pilot

Full Narrative

On December 28, 2020, about 2000 central standard time, a Cessna 172H, N3702R, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Cypress, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that the engine lost power as he descended to enter the traffic pattern for landing. His efforts to restore engine power were unsuccessful and he executed a forced landing to an open field, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. A postaccident examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed no fuel in either fuel tank. The operator reported that there was no fuel in either fuel tank but there was fuel in the lines and gascolator. The engine was started and ran normally for about 45 seconds at the accident site. A temporary repair to the right wing was completed, fuel was added to the fuel tanks, and the airplane was ferried to an airport for permanent repairs. The engine performed normally during the ferry flight.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:00 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172H NO Series
Tail NumberN3702R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTexas Flight Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-300-D · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind120° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 55 F
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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