ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356599
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| Date: | Monday 7 October 1996 |
| Time: | 09:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172C |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N1332Y |
| MSN: | 17249032 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1961 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2346 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-300-C |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Mesa, AZ -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Chandler, AZ (P10) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
About 20 minutes after takeoff, the engine began running rough. The pilot attempted to correct the problem, but was unsuccessful. While attempting a precautionary landing, the engine lost power, and the pilot was forced ro land in a field. During the rollout, the aircraft struck a ditch and nosed over. The fuel selector was positioned on the right tank. Approximately 9 gallons of fuel was drained from the left tank, but the right tank was empty. The fuel was similar in color and odor to auto gas. No STC for auto gas was reported for the aircraft.
Probable Cause: the pilot's improper use (positioning) of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX97LA007
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 08:53 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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