ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 168671
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| Date: | Wednesday 13 August 2014 |
| Time: | 09:30 |
| Type: |  Cessna U206E Stationair |
| Owner/operator: | Southern Seaplane Inc. |
| Registration: | N2272X |
| MSN: | U20601556 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1970 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 16831 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental IO-550-F6B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Braithwaite, Plaquemines Parish, LA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Passenger |
| Departure airport: | Belle Chasse, LA (65LA) |
| Belle Chasse, LA (65LA) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that the flight was uneventful until the engine began running roughly as he maneuvered the airplane toward the intended destination. The pilot added that he immediately identified that the right fuel tank was likely running low on fuel; however, as he changed the fuel selector positions, the airplane experienced a total loss of engine power. Due to the airplane's low altitude, about 500 ft above the ground, the pilot decided to make an immediate forced landing to a nearby road; however, as he approached the road, he saw an approaching vehicle, and, in response, he attempted to land before reaching the road. During the forced landing, the airplane collided with a power line that the pilot reported he never saw.
The pilot stated that he had departed with 70 gallons of fuel that was evenly distributed between both wing fuel tanks. Additionally, he stated that the airplane had been drawing fuel from the right fuel tank for the entire flight, which was 2 hours 15 minutes long, and that he did not switch fuel tanks until the engine began running roughly. The pilot added that the total loss of engine power was due to his mismanagement of the fuel system, which resulted in fuel starvation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the subsequent forced landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB
FAA register: http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/NNum_Results.aspx?NNumbertxt=2272X
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Aug-2014 20:11 | Geno | Added |
| 17-Aug-2014 09:05 | Aerossurance | Updated [Narrative] |
| 28-Aug-2014 05:34 | Aerossurance | Updated [Phase, Source, Narrative] |
| 21-Dec-2016 19:28 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency] |
| 30-Nov-2017 19:01 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Operator, Other fatalities, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative] |
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