ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355345
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| Date: | Sunday 24 August 1997 |
| Time: | 18:37 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172N |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N733QD |
| MSN: | 17268458 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Kenwood, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP |
| Santa Rosa, CA (KSTS) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot and passengers departed on a 2-day cross-country flight. There was 29.4 gallons of fuel purchased en route going and 15.0 gallons returning. About 15 miles from the final destination, a force landing was made. According to sheriff's personnel, the aircraft ran out of fuel.
Probable Cause: the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX97LA302
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 10:59 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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