CESSNA 182A
Skiatook, OK — October 12, 2011
Event Information
| Date | October 12, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA016 |
| Event ID | 20111013X34429 |
| Location | Skiatook, OK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.36972, -96.00723 |
| Airport | Skiatook Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182A |
| 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
A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel management.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported he had dropped a group of skydivers and was descending to land after his final flight of the day. The airplane was about 1,500 to 1,700 feet above ground level, and about 1 1/4 miles from the airport when the engine experienced a total loss of power. The pilot made an emergency off field landing to an open field and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that the fuel gauges were unreliable and he had incorrectly estimated the fuel quantity remaining. He also reported that he thought the loss of engine power was due to him running out of fuel. A postaccident examination of the airplane showed 1 to 2 gallons of fuel remaining in each fuel tank.
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.