ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 368910
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| Date: | Monday 17 April 1989 |
| Time: | 16:45 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 150J |
| Owner/operator: | Royal Aircraft Restoration,inc |
| Registration: | N50703 |
| MSN: | 15069495 |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL O-200A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Athens, TX -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Malakoff, TX (2TS4) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT DID NOT CHECK THE FUEL TANKS DURING THE PREFLIGHT, BUT HE SAID THE GAGES INDICATED HE HAD SUFFICIENT FUEL WHEN THE ENGINE SPUTTERED AND QUIT, 'INDICATING FUEL STARVATION.' HE SAID THAT DURING THE LANDING ROLL STRONG, GUSTY, CROSSWINDS CAUGHT THE AIRPLANE AND CAUSED IT TO FLIP OVER. ONE GALLON OF FUEL WAS FOUND IN EACH WING TANK AFTER THE ACDT. THERE WAS NO SMELL OF FUEL LEAKAGE.
Probable Cause: FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW89LA083
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Mar-2024 08:48 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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