N275PM

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 208S/N: 20800119

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, December 17, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR12CA069
Location
Mesquite, NV
Event ID
20111217X73006
Coordinates
36.833057, -114.055831
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N275PM
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
20800119
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1987
Model / ICAO
208C208
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
XXX
Status
Deregistered
City
XXX
State / Zip Code
OK 73125
Country
United States

Analysis

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.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR12CA069