ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 358370
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| Date: | Saturday 26 August 1995 |
| Time: | 11:38 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172N |
| Owner/operator: | L & W Flying Services Inc. |
| Registration: | N738CL |
| MSN: | 17269871 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1977 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2235 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-320-H2AD |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Clarkston, MI -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Troy, MI (7D2) |
| Mackinac Island, MI | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that prior to departure he obtained a full weather briefing and performed a full preflight. He was informed that the airplane had flown for approximately 1/2 hour the night before. The pilot stated the fuel tanks appeared virtually full and the fuel gauges read FULL. Since the tanks appeared 'just about full,' he decided not to have the tanks topped off prior to departure. Approximately 2 hours into the flight, the visibility deteriorated. The pilot decided to turn around and go back to his departure airport. Approximately 17 miles from his destination, the airplane's engine lost all power. The pilot made a forced landing on a field. The airplane impacted trees and became inverted. Postaccident examination found no fuel in the fuel tanks, fuel lines, or carburetor. No fuel stains were observed.
Probable Cause: the pilot's failure to refuel.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI95LA297
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Mar-2024 12:45 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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