On June 9, 1999, a Cessna 182D (registration N9169X) was involved in an aviation accident near Zurich, KS. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. A factor was fuel exhaustion. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During cruise, the engine lost power, leading to a forced landing in a field where the airplane nosed over. The pilot suspected carburetor ice, but investigators found no fuel in the tanks and no evidence of a leak.
Accident Overview
A single-engine airplane experienced a loss of engine power while in cruise flight. The pilot executed a forced landing to a field, during which the aircraft nosed over. The pilot reported to investigators that he believed carburetor ice may have been the cause of the power loss.
Investigation Findings
Inspection after the accident revealed that no fuel was present in the aircraft's tanks. There was no fuel leak visible on the ground at the accident site, nor were there any fuel stains on the airframe. The fuel caps were found to be in place and were identified as non-siphoning type. The absence of fuel and lack of leakage indicate that fuel exhaustion occurred, though the pilot's assertion of carburetor ice was not substantiated by the physical evidence.
What happened in the 9 Jun 1999 Cessna 182D accident near Zurich, KS?
During cruise, the engine lost power, leading to a forced landing in a field where the airplane nosed over. The pilot suspected carburetor ice, but investigators found no fuel in the tanks and no evidence of a leak.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 9 Jun 1999 involved a Cessna 182D, registration N9169X, at Zurich, KS.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. A factor was fuel exhaustion.
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