ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 364498
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| Date: | Friday 20 September 1991 |
| Time: | 19:10 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 150G |
| Owner/operator: | Heaton, Gerald |
| Registration: | N4096J |
| MSN: | 150-65396 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 35473 hours |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL O-200-A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Pleasant Grove, AL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Bessemer, AL (2A3) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE ENGINE QUIT WHILE FLYING AT A CRUISE ALTITUDE. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT DISCLOSED THAT 1/2 GALLON OF AUTOMOTIVE FUEL WAS IN THE FUEL SYSTEM WHEN THE ENGINE QUIT. THE PILOT DEPARTED WITHOUT REFUELING AFTER A 3 HOUR 40 MINUTE FLIGHT THE DAY BEFORE. THE ENGINE QUIT APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES INTO THE FLIGHT. THE ESTIMATED FUEL ENDURANCE FOR THIS AIRPLANE WAS 4 HOURS.
Probable Cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRPLANE PRIOR TO THE LAST TAKEOFF RESULTING IN AN INADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY FOR THE FLIGHT.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL91LA177
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 19-Mar-2024 15:45 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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