Casualties unknown

1982-12-04: Cessna 340 (N4094L) — Brady B. Stoner — Kansas City, MO

Kansas City, MO, US

On December 4, 1982, a Cessna 340 (registration N4094L) operated by Brady B. Stoner was involved in an aviation accident near Kansas City, MO. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot listed fuel endurance exceeding aircraft capacity, misread destination weather as 18 miles visibility instead of 1/8 mile in fog, and both engines failed during a second approach, leading to an impact short of the airport. No fuel was found in the aircraft's tanks.

Flight Planning and Departure

The pilot listed a total fuel endurance of 5 hours and 30 minutes on the flight plan, and reported 182 gallons of fuel at takeoff. The aircraft's total fuel capacity is 162 gallons. The flight departed at 1055.

Weather Information

At 1527, the pilot received destination weather for Johnson County Executive Airport: ceiling indefinite 100 feet, sky obscured, visibility 1/8 mile in fog. The pilot stated he understood the visibility as 18 miles and proceeded with an instrument approach to that airport.

Approach and Missed Approach

At 1532, the pilot declared a missed approach and advised Kansas City Approach that he was low on fuel. He was then cleared for an approach to Kansas City International Airport.

Engine Failure and Impact

At 1541, the pilot advised that both engines had failed. The aircraft impacted the ground about 1 mile short of the airport.

Post-Accident Findings

There is no evidence that the pilot obtained enroute weather briefings for weather conditions at Johnson County Executive Airport. Weather observations at and after 0754 reported conditions below the landing minimum required for an instrument approach to that airport. No evidence of fuel was found in any of the aircraft's five fuel tanks.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X04978. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.