[GaltMeister]

The pilot was on his way from Albany, Ga., to Fayetteville, Ark., according to Sullivan, and planned to refuel in Memphis.

Looks like his plan *kinda* worked out.

Aeronaut, here's one for the Gen Av ping list.

[GaltMeister]

ping

[billorites]

He'll get a license suspension, at least, and have to do a check ride with an FAA inspector.

Running out of fuel is considered a reckless operation.

[billorites]

He'll get a license suspension, at least, and have to do a check ride with an FAA inspector.

Running out of fuel is considered a reckless operation.

[r9etb]

The pilot is extremely lucky he landed in front of such a quick-thinking driver.

An I suppose he's also lucky he didn't try to land on a Houston freeway: he'd have had a hell of a time trying dodge the cars who were speeding up to get past him....

[dighton]

Here's how they do it in the big leagues.

;-)

[Textide]

FAR 91.167 - Fuel requirements for flight in IFR conditions.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, no person may operate a civil aircraft in IFR conditions unless it carries enough fuel (considering weather reports and forecasts and weather conditions) to--
(1) Complete the flight to the first airport of intended landing;
(2) Fly from that airport to the alternate airport; and
(3) Fly after that for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed or, for helicopters, fly after that for 30 minutes at normal cruising speed.

(b) Paragraph (a)(2) of this section does not apply if--
(1) Part 97 of this chapter prescribes a standard instrument approach procedure for the first airport of intended landing; and
(2) For at least 1 hour before and 1 hour after the estimated time of arrival at the airport, the weather reports or forecasts or any combination of them indicate--
(i) The ceiling will be at least 2,000 feet above the airport elevation;
and (ii) visibility will be at least 3 statute miles.

[sirshackleton]

"He had to be a good pilot. He didn't lose control,"

Yeah, but it sounds like a he did a lousy pre-flight.

[scooter2]

"He came from the air. I couldn't see it," he said.

The government will come up with legislation requiring all passenger vehicle to be equipped with sun roofs so you can keep an eye on the sky. Of course, thousnads will die in traffic accidents caused by gawking at airplanes (or birds, or whatever) but no more airplane vs car incidents.

[Condor51]

''Powerless airplane drops in on I-40 traffic''

Wow, many times I've felt 'powerless', but never 'dropped in' on traffic - usually it was a bar.

[where do they find these idiots that write these headlines]

[Yo-Yo]

Obligatory link to 405 The Movie.

[JETDRVR]

The only time your fuel gauges read correctly ;-0)

[Ol' Dan Tucker]

"Truly superior pilots are those who use their superior judgment to avoid those situations where they might have to use their superior skills."

[SwinneySwitch]

Had a friend run out of fuel in a Cessna years ago. He landed in light traffic on I-37 in Corpus Christi. Someone helped him get a gas can and some fuel and the cops held up traffic so he could take off and fly on over to the airport. The next morning they had the picture of the plane on the front page of the newspaper!! Those were the days, my friend!

[HairOfTheDog]

Nisby said it had been a lucky week for him. He said he played the lottery three times and won every time.

"Luck" is not a reliable fuel gauge though!

The guy did a good job getting the thing on the ground without hurting anyone. Kudos for that... but he shouldn't have skipped the pre-flight.

[HairOfTheDog]

Oh - I read it wrong.. I guess Nisby is the guy that got hit!

OK - if getting hit by a plane ~without~ getting hurt is still considered lucky, I guess he's still golden!

[TankerKC]

The pilot, who wasn't identified, did a good job, said Memphis Police Maj. Harvey Sullivan, except for running out of fuel.

You can't make this stuff up.

[NotJustAnotherPrettyFace]

The sky really is falling!

[Blood of Tyrants]

I would think that a Cessna 210 would have more range than 450 miles. But then he may have sacrificed fuel for additional passengers/cargo. Bad choice.