CESSNA 208
Mesquite, NV — December 17, 2011
Event Information
| Date | December 17, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR12CA069 |
| Event ID | 20111217X73006 |
| Location | Mesquite, NV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.83306, -114.05583 |
| Airport | Mesquite Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 208 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Full Narrative
Prior to the flight, the pilot fueled the airplane with 16 gallons of jet fuel. He planned on making two local flights carrying skydivers aloft. During the second skydiving flight he delayed releasing the skydivers due to traffic in the area. As he turned the plane back towards the drop zone the airplane's engine experienced a total loss of power. The pilot signaled the skydivers to exit the airplane, feathered the propeller, and executed an attempted forced landing to the runway. The airplane landed long, went off the end of the runway, across a road, and finally came to rest on a golf course. The pilot stated that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight. He also stated that the cause of the loss of engine power was poor fuel management and fuel exhaustion.
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.