At about 1512 eastern time, a Cessna 182B lost engine power in cruise flight near Hartwood and was damaged in the ensuing forced landing. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The pilot said he departed Hartwood Airport with 2 inches of fuel in each tank. The pilot flew over the local area for approximately one hour, and then the engine lost power. Examination of the wreckage revealed there was no fuel in either tank.
October 18, Hartwood, Va. / Cessna 182
At about 1512 eastern time, a Cessna 182B lost engine power in cruise flight near Hartwood and was damaged in the ensuing forced landing. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The pilot said he departed Hartwood Airport with 2 inches of fuel in each tank. The pilot flew over the local area for approximately one hour, and then the engine lost power. Examination of the wreckage revealed there was no fuel in either tank....
Key Takeaways:
- A Cessna 182B experienced engine power loss during cruise flight near Hartwood, resulting in a forced landing, damage to the aircraft, and minor pilot injuries.
- The pilot had departed with only two inches of fuel in each tank and flew for approximately one hour before the engine failed.
- Post-crash examination confirmed that both fuel tanks were empty, indicating fuel exhaustion as the cause of the engine power loss.
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