N3383D

Substantial
None

CESSNA 180S/N: 32181

Accident Details

Date
Friday, October 29, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN11LA063
Location
Robstown, TX
Event ID
20101110X11702
Coordinates
27.789772, -97.660804
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
32181
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1955
Model / ICAO
180C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
STYER MICHAEL J
Address
14400 S FM 1541 UNIT 8
City
AMARILLO
State / Zip Code
TX 79118-3587
Country
United States

Analysis

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.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11LA063