Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
NTSB Number
CEN15CA130
Location
Rothville, MO
Event ID
20150128X42832
Coordinates
39.630279, -93.018890
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 inadequate preflight planning and fuel management which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N131X
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
35239
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
1105 N ASHLAND DR
Status
Deregistered
City
CAMERON
State / Zip Code
MO 64429-1103
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that the airplane was at 8,000 feet mean sea level when it ran out of fuel. He executed a forced landing to a field which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN15CA130