19990606044319A

Accident · No damage

FAA accident report · Cessna 177RG · Cheyenne, WY · June 6, 1999

Date: June 6, 1999 · 11:10 local
Place: Cheyenne, WY
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: No damage
Aircraft: N2637V
NTSB investigation: NTSBDEN99LA096
Reported as: Cessna 177RG

N2637VRegistration cancelled Feb 6, 2012 · Cessna 177RGS/N 177RG0637 · Built 1974 Airframe modelCessna 177RG Engine modelLycoming IO-360-A1B6DReciprocating

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What happened

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(-23) Pilot flew from waxahachie, Texas to Cheyenne, WY. According to NTSB the pilot stated he by-passed one runway and decided to land on runway 26. He ran out of fuel 1.5 mile from the approach end of the runway and impacted the ground. He said he experienced strong head wings all the way, but felt he should have had enough fuel.

As the FAA filed it

(-23) PILOT FLEW FROM WAXAHACHIE, TEXAS TO CHEYENNE, WY. ACCORDING TO NTSB THE PILOT STATED HE BY-PASSED ONE RUNWAY AND DECIDED TO LAND ON RUNWAY 26. HE RAN OUT OF FUEL 1.5 MILE FROM THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY AND IMPACTED THE GROUND. HE SAID HE EXPERIENCED STRONG HEAD WINGS ALL THE WAY, BUT FELT HE SHOULD HAVE HAD ENOUGH FUEL.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB DEN99LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCheyenne, WYThe pilot's inadequate flight planning, and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. Factor's were the pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight, and the subsequent engine power loss due to fuel exhaustion.Jun 6, 1999 · Substantial damage

Other reports on N2637V · 3

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

Accident 20110405005299ACruise/Level FlightWhile in cruise at 8500' the pilot heard a loud pop sound followed by a loss of engine power. Pilot said he attempted to restart the engine without success. Pilot was forced to land the aircraft along side interstate 8, as he felt there were too many vehicles…Apr 5, 2011 · Substantial damage Incident 19890214013489IFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Lancaster, TXLow voltage light and variation in VOR needle. Lost communication. Chose to land at Lancaster. Alternator failure.Feb 14, 1989 Accident 19850926074979ARoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Ennis, TXHydraulic pump bracket cracked, allowing movement to crack line to gear selector. Partial gear extension on landing.Sep 26, 1985 · Substantial damage