Cessna 182P N21177

Summary

On 25 December 2009 at about 16:30 local time, a Cessna 182P registered N21177, operated by Moore Harold D, was involved in an accident near Bowie, Texas, United States. 2 people were on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

25 December 2009 at 16:30

Classification

Accident

Location

Bowie, Texas, United States

Nearest airport

None

Coordinates

33.6011, -97.7719

Aircraft

Cessna 182P

Registration

N21177

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Moore Harold D

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Canton → Altus

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CEN10CA081

1 person had minor injuries.

A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly secure the right wing fuel cap and monitor the available fuel supply.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The private pilot topped off both fuel tanks (40 gallons each) prior to departing on a cross-country flight in his single-engine airplane. The pilot stated that he had difficulty securing the fuel cap on the right wing tank. About 2 hours into the flight, with the fuel selector on the left tank, the engine stopped producing power. The pilot noted that the left fuel gauge read empty and he attempted to switch tanks. He was unable to re-start the engine and made a forced landing to a deeply snow-covered field. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the wings, firewall, and fuselage. In addition, both wing fuel tanks were empty and the fuel cap on the right wing was missing.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.