Investigation number
199300323
Occurrence date
State
New South Wales
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Fuel exhaustion
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
Minor
The aircraft struck an obstacle during an attempted forced landing. Inspection found that the engine had stopped when the fuel on board had been exhausted after 40 minutes flying. The pilot reported that the tanks were half full prior to departure. This should have been sufficient fuel for about two and a half hours flying. No evidence was found of any fuel leaks.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
177A
Registration
VH-TXU
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Port Macquarie NSW
Destination
Birdwood NSW
Damage
Substantial