On October 24, 1994, a Schweizer G-164B (registration N3629X) was involved in an aviation accident near Immokalee, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO REFUEL RESULTING IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot reported an engine failure and performed a forced landing in an orange grove. The operator stated that after the accident, 2 pints of fuel were drained from the aircraft with no leakage. The aircraft had 80 gallons capacity and was topped off before departure; no mechanical failure was found.
Accident Description
A pilot reported an engine failure and subsequently executed a forced landing in an orange grove. The operator of the aircraft provided additional details regarding the incident.
Fuel and Operational Details
The operator stated that after the accident, 2 pints of fuel were drained from the aircraft. There was no leakage of fuel from the aircraft following the accident. The pilot had flown for approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. The aircraft consumes 35 gallons of fuel per hour. The fuel capacity of the aircraft is 80 gallons, and it was topped off just before departure.
Post-Accident Examination
No evidence to indicate mechanical failure or malfunction of the engine was found after the accident.
What happened in the 24 Oct 1994 Schweizer G-164B accident near Immokalee, FL?
A pilot reported an engine failure and performed a forced landing in an orange grove. The operator stated that after the accident, 2 pints of fuel were drained from the aircraft with no leakage. The aircraft had 80 gallons capacity and was topped off before departure; no mechanical failure was found.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 24 Oct 1994 involved a Schweizer G-164B, registration N3629X, at Immokalee, FL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO REFUEL RESULTING IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.
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