CESSNA 182J
Belen, NM — February 11, 2014
Event Information
| Date | February 11, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN14CA182 |
| Event ID | 20140402X50257 |
| Location | Belen, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.66722, -106.81778 |
| Airport | ALEXANDER MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182J |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to ensure adequate fuel onboard for the intended flight.
Full Narrative
Shortly after takeoff the airplane experienced an engine failure. The pilot made an off airport landing and struck a pole, substantially damaging the left wing. The pilot obtained assistance from personnel at the airport, who delivered approximately 20 gallons of fuel to the scene and helped the pilot move the airplane to a nearby road. The pilot subsequently took off from the road and flew to a different airport about eight miles away from the departure point. Approximately 14 gallons of fuel was drained from the airplane after landing. The airplane was subsequently refueled and flown back to the departure airport.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.