The pilot’s improper fuel management during the landing approach, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and a forced off-airport landing.
NTSB Accidents
Forced landing follows crankshaft failure
A failure of the crankshaft idler gear, which resulted in a total loss of engine power while maneuvering.
Failure to use carb heat lands plane in a ditch
The failure to use carburetor heat in cruise flight.
150 hits house at end of runway
The pilot’s improper preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to abort the takeoff. The tailwind and a short runway were contributing factors.
New prop throws off pilot’s fuel calculations
Loss of engine power resulting from fuel exhaustion due to the pilot’s failure to refuel the aircraft en route.
Flat tire contributes to crash
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a flat main tire.
Landing gear hits runway sign
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance, resulting in an in-flight collision with an airport sign.
Student pilot’s crosswind landing goes awry
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors included a 90° crosswind, and the student pilot’s improper in-flight decision to land on a runway with the crosswind rather than on an available runway with a headwind.
Landing gear malfunctions
The pilot’s failure to properly execute the manual landing gear extension procedures. The electrical system failure was a factor.