Aviation accident DFW06CA112

Name: aviation accident: Bell 206B near Vinita (2006-05-02)
Start: 2006-05-02
Location: Vinita, OK, USA

NONE · Bell 206B · 2006-05-02 · Vinita, OK, USA

Event

NTSB number: DFW06CA112
Event ID: 20060516X00582
Type: Accident
Date: 2006-05-02
Location: Vinita, OK, USA

Injuries

Highest injury: NONE
Fatal: 0
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 4
Total aboard: 4

Aircraft

Make: Bell
Model: 206B
Registration: N342WC
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: NITE
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper pre-flight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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