ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 371953
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| Date: | Saturday 31 October 1987 |
| Time: | 00:40 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 150 |
| Owner/operator: | David Sibley |
| Registration: | N3449J |
| MSN: | 15066149 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1967 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4400 hours |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL O-200A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | San Angelo, TX -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Amarillo, TX (IE9) |
| San Angelo, TX (KSJT) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
WHILE ON A LONG FINAL APPROACH THE AIRCRAFT RAN OUT OF FUEL. THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A FIELD. DURING LANDING ROLL THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED, THE MAIN LANDING GEAR CAME OFF, AND BOTH WINGS WERE DAMAGED. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE COULD HAVE AVOIDED THE ACCD BY NOT OVERFLYING BIG SPRINGS ARPT (BUT RATHER LNDG THERE AND REFUELING) AND BY KEEPING BETTER TRACK OF FLT PROGRESS AND FUEL CONSUMPTION.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW88LA022
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 26-Mar-2024 11:55 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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