Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA427
Location
Frankston, TX
Event ID
20110629X13007
Coordinates
32.081665, -95.451667
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 exhaustion.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N55FE
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
619
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
RIDGEAIRE INC
Address
3511 SILVERSIDE RD STE 105
Status
Deregistered
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19810-4902
Country
United States
Analysis
According to the pilot, while en route the engine started to run rough and then lost power. During the forced landing to a field, the airplane ran through a barbed-wired fence, damaging the landing gear. An examination of the airframe revealed substantial damage to the right wing spar. In addition, both fuel tanks were empty. An examination of the airframe, engine, and remaining systems revealed no mechanical anomalies or failures.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA427