N207CW

Substantial
None

WALLS CRAIG C SNOWYRIVER SPECIALS/N: 001

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 3, 2012
NTSB Number
ANC12CA050
Location
Chugiak, AK
Event ID
20120612X45315
Coordinates
61.392223, -149.466949
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 planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power during descent.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
WALLS CRAIG C
Serial Number
001
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
SNOWYRIVER SPECIALBPAT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
SNOWYRIVER SPECIAL

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WALLS CRAIG C
Address
PO BOX 1263
City
WILLOW
State / Zip Code
AK 99688-1263
Country
United States

Analysis

The private pilot departed with an estimated 5 gallons of fuel, and had begun his descent to his destination airport, when all engine power was lost. He established best glide speed, and made a forced landing to an open stretch of road. The airplane touchdown hard, spun 180 degrees, and came to rest in a ditch. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. During a telephone conversation with the National Transportation Safety Board, investigator-in-charge on June 15, the pilot stated there was very little fuel found in the fuel tanks during recovery of the wreckage, and he believes he may have run 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# ANC12CA050