ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 366218
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| Date: | Sunday 9 September 1990 |
| Time: | 12:15 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 177A |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N30414 |
| MSN: | 17701241 |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-360-A2F |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Perry, MI -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Beaverton, MI |
| Fowlerville, MI (65G) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH TERRAIN DURING A FORCED LANDING ATTEMPT. A POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION OF THE AIRPLANE REVEALED ONLY 1/8TH OF A CUP OF FUEL PRESENT IN THE AIRPLANE FUEL SYSTEM. THE PILOT STATED TO POLICE AND WITNESSES THAT HE RAN OUT OF GAS.
Probable Cause: THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE PILOT'S INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI90LA258
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 20-Mar-2024 18:39 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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