Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
NTSB Number
CEN15CA001
Location
Yankton, SD
Event ID
20141002X70154
Coordinates
42.946945, -97.440002
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
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
BELTRAN ALEJANDRO G
Address
6616 ROSALBA
City
LAREDO
State / Zip Code
TX 78043-6524
Country
United States
Analysis
After conducting an aerial application flight and attempting to return to the airport, the pilot noticed that the fuel float gauge displayed a low quantity. The airplane's engine experienced a total loss of power. The pilot performed a forced landing in a cornfield about 3 miles west of the airport. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported in a postaccident statement that he ran 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# CEN15CA001