Accident Overview
On March 13, 2010, at approximately 1800 central standard time, a Cessna TU206/B airplane, registration N4974F, was substantially damaged in a forced landing at Neil's Sky Ranch Airport (O14), Ninnekah, Oklahoma. The pilot and three passengers sustained minor injuries. The aircraft was owned by Advanced Aviation, LLC and operated by the pilot under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed.
Flight Details
The flight departed O14 bound for Chickasha Municipal Airport (CHK), Chickasha, Oklahoma. Both adult passengers reported the purpose was to obtain fuel and return before darkness. Before departure, each passenger asked the pilot if sufficient fuel was available; the pilot replied there was more than enough for the 5-minute flight. One passenger noted that the pilot did not perform a preflight inspection before starting the engine. During takeoff, the front seat passenger observed the left fuel gauge indicating empty and the right gauge between one-eighth and one-quarter.
Engine Failure and Forced Landing
After departing southbound, the airplane climbed northbound on a left downwind leg when the engine suddenly stopped. A passenger heard the pilot exclaim, "we're out of gas." The pilot immediately turned toward the airport but impacted terrain off the edge of the runway. The airplane struck the upslope side of a berm and nosed over, coming to rest inverted near the east runway edge.
Post-Crash Events
The pilot exited first and assisted the front seat passenger, who had been briefly unconscious, then aided a two-year-old child and the remaining adult passenger. The airplane was not equipped with shoulder harnesses for any seat; due to its year of manufacture, installation was not required.
Examination and Engine Test
On April 12, 2010, a Federal Aviation Administration inspector supervised an examination of the aircraft. Substantial damage was noted to the fuselage, empennage, vertical fin, rudder, and both wings. The engine, except for rear mount damage, was not impact-damaged. A club propeller replaced the damaged one, and the engine was test-run for about 10 minutes, including full rated power. No preimpact anomalies were found that would prevent normal operation.
Conclusion
The source does not provide a probable cause for the accident.