NONE · Mielec PZL-M-18 · 2003-01-03 · Immokalee, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
ATL03LA029
Event ID
20030109X00037
Type
Accident
Date
2003-01-03
Location
Immokalee, FL, USA
Coordinates
26.538055, -81.758613
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Mielec
Model
PZL-M-18
Registration
N45051
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his improper fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in his failure to perform fuel consumption calculations and refueling of the aircraft.