Casualties unknown

1994-09-03: Cessna 182 (N5449B) — Same AS Registered Owner — Orland, CA

Orland, CA, US

On September 3, 1994, a Cessna 182 (registration N5449B) operated by Same AS Registered Owner was involved in an aviation accident near Orland, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW CHECKLIST PROCEDURES TO ASSURE THAT THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS IN THE BOTH FUEL TANKS POSITION. FUEL STARVATION AND THE DARK NIGHT WERE FACTORS IN THIS ACCIDENT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 16 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A pilot reported that during a left banking turn to align with the runway, the engine lost power due to fuel starvation. He performed a forced landing on a highway, striking a telephone pole with the wing.

Accident Details

During a four-hour flight, the pilot was completing a landing approach when he made a left banking turn to align the airplane with the runway. The fuel selector had been positioned to the left tank prior to the maneuver. According to the pilot, the turn caused the fuel to unport, leading to a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported that he was unable to restart the engine. With no engine power, he executed a forced landing onto a highway. The landing occurred on a dark night. During the landing, the airplane's wing struck a telephone pole.

Aftermath

The pilot did not specify any injuries or damage details. No information about the aircraft type, registration, operator, or location was provided. The incident occurred at night, but no exact time was given. No air traffic control involvement was mentioned.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X02279. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.