ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 367580
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| Date: | Tuesday 26 December 1989 |
| Time: | 17:20 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 150M |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N63391 |
| MSN: | 15077279 |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL O-200A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Minden, TX -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Survey |
| Departure airport: | Henderson, TX (KHNO) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
AERIAL OBSERVATION FOR TEXAS FOREST SERVICE. THE FLIGHT HAD DEPARTED HENDERSON AT 1200. WHILE ENROUTE BACK TO THE AIRPORT TO REFUEL, THE PILOT WAS ASKED TO CHECK OUT A FIRE NEAR MINDEN. AFTER CIRCLING THE AREA FOR APRX 15 MINUTES THE ENGINE QUIT. A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE IN A FIELD AND THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH TREES. NO USABLE FUEL REMAINED IN THE AIRCRAFT.
Probable Cause: THE PILOT'S MISMANAGEMENT OF FUEL BY NOT MAINTAINING AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW90LA045
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 22-Mar-2024 16:34 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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