Summary
The pilot was faced with a forced landing when he inadvertently left the fuel selector on a near empty (left wing) tank. The purpose of the flight had been to inspect a property and when the engine faltered, due to fuel starvation, there was insufficient time and height available to restart the engine using fuel from the right tank.
The aircraft struck a beast, with the left main gear, during the flare. The gear leg was bent back and during a short landing roll, the left wing struck the ground.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199501649 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 04/06/1995 |
| Location | 27 km south-west of Tully |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 19/10/1995 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Fuel starvation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | A185F |
| Registration | VH-IQS |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Tully QLD |
| Destination | Tully QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |