ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 361550
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| Date: | Tuesday 3 August 1993 |
| Time: | 02:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 152 |
| Owner/operator: | Cothron Aviation |
| Registration: | N4816B |
| MSN: | 15283652 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1979 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 9427 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-235-L2C |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Timpson, TX -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | New Orleans, LA (NEW |
| Arlington, TX (F54) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT SAID PRIOR TO TAKEOFF, HE NOTED BOTH FUEL TANKS WERE FILLED TO CAPACITY. HE DEPARTED NEW ORLEANS,LOUISIANA, AT 2045, EN ROUTE TO ARLINGTON, TEXAS. THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND THE PILOT ACCOMPLISHED A NO FLAP FORCED LANDING. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE AIRPLANE STRUCK TREES AND A FENCE. THE PILOT TOLD TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIALS THAT THE ENGINE LOST POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Probable Cause: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO REFUEL RESULTING IN FUEL EXHUSTION. FACTORS WERE: THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING, AND DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITIONS.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB DEN93LA096
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-Mar-2024 19:41 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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