Summary
On June 14, 2011, a Cessna 188 (N9802V) was involved in an accident near Glasgow, MT. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
The pilot was flying at 700 feet over a field in order to judge whether it could be sprayed. The engine lost power and the pilot attempted to make a forced landing in a nearby field. The airplane landed hard in wet grass, damaging the landing gear and vertical stabilizer. Upon reflection the pilot reported that he had lost track of time and ran out of fuel causing the loss of power. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe and engine that would have precluded normal flight.
This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR11CA296. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9802V.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot was flying at 700 feet over a field in order to judge whether it could be sprayed. The engine lost power and the pilot attempted to make a forced landing in a nearby field. The airplane landed hard in wet grass, damaging the landing gear and vertical stabilizer. Upon reflection the pilot reported that he had lost track of time and ran out of fuel causing the loss of power. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe and engine that would have precluded normal flight.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11CA296