On July 16, 1995, a Cessna 182L (registration N42712) was involved in an aviation accident near Oklahoma City, OK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to ensure adequate fuel supply for the flight, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot flying for over five hours noticed empty fuel gauges before the engine quit, forcing a landing in an uneven field with no usable fuel remaining.
What happened
The aircraft was engaged in a cross-country flight that lasted approximately five hours and fifteen minutes. As the plane neared its destination, the pilot observed that the fuel gauges were indicating nearly empty. Shortly after this observation, the engine stopped running. The pilot then executed a forced landing into a rough and uneven field.
The investigation
A post-accident examination of the airplane was conducted to determine the condition of the aircraft systems. The inspection revealed that there was no usable fuel remaining in the tanks at the time of the incident.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to ensure adequate fuel supply for the flight, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing.
What happened in the 16 Jul 1995 Cessna 182L accident near Oklahoma City, OK?
A pilot flying for over five hours noticed empty fuel gauges before the engine quit, forcing a landing in an uneven field with no usable fuel remaining.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 16 Jul 1995 involved a Cessna 182L, registration N42712, at Oklahoma City, OK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to ensure adequate fuel supply for the flight, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing.
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