ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 358236
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| Date: | Sunday 24 September 1995 |
| Time: | 14:25 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 150 |
| Owner/operator: | Florida Aerial Ads Inc. |
| Registration: | N6080T |
| MSN: | 60780 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 6742 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-360-A1A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Sarasota, FL -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | , FL (KSRQ) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT HAD BEEN FLYING TOWING A BANNER FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS 45 MINUTES WHEN HE EXPERIENCED A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. HE DROPPED THE BANNER, AND EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING TO A CAUSEWAY. DURING THE LANDING THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A LIGHT POLE. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE FUEL SYSTEM AFTER THE ACCIDENT REVEALED LESS THAN ONE GALLON OF FUEL.
Probable Cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PERFORM FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS RESULTING IN A LOSS OF POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA95LA234
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Mar-2024 11:21 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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