On June 1, 1982, a Cessna T337C (registration N12AC) operated by Jack Doerty was involved in an aviation accident near Gunnison, CO. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During takeoff, the rear engine lost power at about 600 feet, followed by the front engine 20 seconds later. The pilot turned downwind but lost all power on final approach. The aircraft impacted about half a mile from the airport. The pilot reported fuel tanks were empty despite gauges indicating quarter full.
Event Sequence
During the takeoff climb, at an altitude of approximately 600 feet above ground level, the rear engine experienced a loss of power. About 20 seconds after this event, the front engine also lost power. The pilot had initiated a turn towards the downwind leg of the traffic pattern. However, while turning to final approach, all engine power was lost. The aircraft subsequently impacted terrain approximately half a mile from the airport.
Pilot Report
After the event, the pilot reported that the fuel tanks had emptied. He stated that the fuel quantity gauges indicated about one-quarter full at the time. The pilot noted that he should have visually inspected the fuel tanks rather than relying on the gauge indications.
What happened in the 1 Jun 1982 Cessna T337C accident near Gunnison, CO?
During takeoff, the rear engine lost power at about 600 feet, followed by the front engine 20 seconds later. The pilot turned downwind but lost all power on final approach. The aircraft impacted about half a mile from the airport. The pilot reported fuel tanks were empty despite gauges indicating quarter full.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 1 Jun 1982 involved a Cessna T337C, registration N12AC, operated by Jack Doerty, at Gunnison, CO.
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