CESSNA 188
Glasgow, MT — June 14, 2011
Event Information
| Date | June 14, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR11CA296 |
| Event ID | 20110629X23755 |
| Location | Glasgow, MT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.21250, -106.61472 |
| Airport | Glasgow Internationall Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 188 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Full Narrative
The pilot was flying at 700 feet over a field in order to judge whether it could be sprayed. The engine lost power and the pilot attempted to make a forced landing in a nearby field. The airplane landed hard in wet grass, damaging the landing gear and vertical stabilizer. Upon reflection the pilot reported that he had lost track of time and ran out of fuel causing the loss of power. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe and engine that would have precluded normal flight.
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.