ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 299302
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| Date: | Saturday 19 February 2000 |
| Time: | 17:30 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 152 |
| Owner/operator: | Philair |
| Registration: | N68197 |
| MSN: | 15282178 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1978 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 7836 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming 152 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | LEESBURG, Florida -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | SANFORD , FL (KSFB) |
| , FL (KLEE) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that he miscalculated his fuel consumption and ran out of fuel prior to reaching the destination airport. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or component failures with the airplane.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL00LA027
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-Oct-2022 05:04 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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