Cessna 150-G, VH-RZE, 60 km west of Tieyon Station, South Australia, on 19 March 1990

199000581

Summary

Circumstances:

The pilot had been operating in support of mustering operations and had landed a number of times to liaise with the mustering party. The pilot advised that he refuelled to full tanks from a drum that morning, but he was confused as to the fuel capacity of the aircraft as the figure " 98 litres " was written near each tank cap. During the return to the mustering yard the engine failed, and power could only be restored momentarily before a forced landing was necessary. The aircraft touched down in scrubland, collided with a stump and subsequently overturned. Discussions with the pilot revealed that he had not kept an accurate check on his fuel usage and had overestimated the endurance.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199000581
Occurrence date 19/03/1990
Location 60 km west of Tieyon Station
State South Australia
Report release date 15/05/1990
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 150
Registration VH-RZE
Serial number 150-64548
Sector Piston
Operation type Aerial Work
Departure point Tieyon Station SA
Destination Mother Well (60 km W Tieyon Station) SA
Damage Substantial