Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO LACK OF FUEL.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On September 17, 1993, about 0950 central daylight time, a Kewley KR2 homebuilt airplane, N25DK, experienced a loss of engine power during descent and landed off-airport near Carbondale, Illinois. The airplane was substantially damaged during the forced landing. The solo private pilot reported minor injury. Visual meteorological conditions existed for the personal flight. The flight originated from Peru, Illinois about 0740 without a flight plan and operated under 14 CFR 91.
The pilot stated that while he was descending for an approach to land at Carbondale Airport, the airplane's engine sputtered once, ran for a few seconds, and then died. Attempts at restarting the engine were unsuccessful. The pilot elected to make a forced landing on a field after realizing that he would not be able to make the airport. Upon impact, the airplane's nose wheel collapsed and the prop broke off. The airplane flipped on its back before stopping.
According to the Investigating Officer from the Sheriff's Department, who was at the scene, the pilot stated that he believed the engine stopped running because it was out of fuel.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI93LA368