Casualties unknown

Aircraft Nose Over During Forced Landing Following Fuel Exhaustion (N5195U)

Tahoka, TX, US

On June 12, 1986, a Cessna 206 (registration N5195U) was involved in an aviation accident near Tahoka, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of power due to fuel exhaustion. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft nosed over during a forced landing in a field after experiencing a total loss of power due to fuel exhaustion. Post-accident inspection found no fuel in the system.

Incident Overview

An aircraft experienced a total loss of engine power approximately nine minutes after departure. The pilot reported that the power loss was sudden and complete. The pilot selected an open field for a forced landing. During the landing, the nose gear contacted soft terrain and sank, causing the aircraft to nose over. The aircraft sustained damage as a result of the nose-over.

Post-Accident Inspection

A post-accident inspection was conducted on the aircraft's fuel system. No fuel was found in the fuel system. Additionally, no evidence of fuel spillage was discovered at the accident site.

Conclusion

The forced landing was necessitated by a loss of power, which was determined to be due to fuel exhaustion.

Probable cause

Loss of power due to fuel exhaustion.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Jun 1986 Cessna 206 accident near Tahoka, TX?

An aircraft nosed over during a forced landing in a field after experiencing a total loss of power due to fuel exhaustion. Post-accident inspection found no fuel in the system.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Jun 1986 involved a Cessna 206, registration N5195U, at Tahoka, TX.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Loss of power due to fuel exhaustion.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X33877. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.