ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355297
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| Date: | Friday 5 September 1997 |
| Time: | 15:25 LT |
| Type: |  Luscombe LL-8-F |
| Owner/operator: | Russell Clair Patterson |
| Registration: | N1871K |
| MSN: | 4598 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2252 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental C90-12F |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Carrollton, OH -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | New Castle, PA (2G7) |
| (KTSO) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that he was 25 minutes into a 35 minute flight when the engine sputtered. His attempts to restart were unsuccessful, and a forced landing was performed to a small, rough field. Examination of the wreckage by an FAA Inspector revealed no evidence of fuel. The pilot reported that he had refueled the airplane prior to takeoff, but was unable to provide the receipts. He voluntarily surrendered his commercial pilot's certificate and voluntarily downgrade to a private certificate in lieu of a check ride.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB IAD97LA119
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 10:27 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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