CESSNA 180
Robstown, TX, October 29, 2010
Event Information
| Date | October 29, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Robstown, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 27.78977, -97.66080 |
| Airport | Nueces County |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN11LA063 |
| Event ID | 20101110X11702 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 180 |
| Registration # | N3383D |
| Operator | CHRISTIAN AIR MUSEUM |
| Owner | CHRISTIAN AIR MUSEUM |
| 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 improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Full Narrative
According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the pilot reported that the airplane experienced a loss of engine power during takeoff approximately 50 to 75 feet above ground level. The pilot elected to perform a forced landing to a field. During the landing the airplane nosed over and sustained substantial damage to the airplane's wings and vertical fin. First responders to the accident site reported that they did not notice any fuel draining from the airplane. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no fuel in the right wing tank and approximately 5 gallons of fuel in the left wing tank. The examination did not reveal any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
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.