On May 15, 2001, a Cessna P337H (registration N1013V) was involved in an aviation accident near Fort Lauderdale, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Fuel exhaustion. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A Cessna suffered a dual engine failure during a daytime VFR approach. The aircraft struck a marker beacon, impacted the ground, and skidded through a fence. Fuel exhaustion was identified as the cause.
Incident Overview
During a daytime visual flight rules (VFR) approach to a destination airport, a Cessna aircraft experienced a dual engine failure. The airplane subsequently struck the middle marker beacon located half a mile west of the airport. Following the impact with the beacon, the aircraft contacted the ground and skidded through a chain link fence before coming to a stop.
Post-Accident Investigation
A post-accident investigation revealed that the left wing fuel tank was dry. Approximately 4.5 gallons of fuel was drained from the right wing tank. An engine run-up conducted after the accident found no mechanical malfunction in either engine. The investigation concluded that the loss of engine power was a result of fuel exhaustion.
Conclusion
The dual engine failure and subsequent accident were attributed to fuel exhaustion, with no mechanical deficiencies noted in the engines.
What happened in the 15 May 2001 Cessna P337H accident near Fort Lauderdale, FL?
A Cessna suffered a dual engine failure during a daytime VFR approach. The aircraft struck a marker beacon, impacted the ground, and skidded through a fence. Fuel exhaustion was identified as the cause.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 15 May 2001 involved a Cessna P337H, registration N1013V, at Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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