ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355742
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| Date: | Sunday 15 June 1997 |
| Time: | 15:47 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 150G |
| Owner/operator: | Air Ventures Inc |
| Registration: | N2276J |
| MSN: | 150-65476 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 6298 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-200-A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Greer, SC -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | Reidsville, NC (NC14) |
| (KGSP) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated he had descended to 2,000 feet in preparation for landing when the engine started running rough, then lost power. The left fuel gage indicated empty and the right fuel gage indicated about 1/4 full. The pilot established the best glide speed, but the airplane collided with trees and terrain about 1 mile from the runway. Examination revealed the left and right fuel tanks were not ruptured and no fuel was present. Fuel was added to the right fuel tank, then the engine was started, and it developed power.
Probable Cause: the student pilot's improper management of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and subsequent collision with trees and terrain.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA97LA184
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 15:11 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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