ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 376675
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| Date: | Sunday 21 July 1985 |
| Time: | 21:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 120 |
| Owner/operator: | Richard A.hatfield |
| Registration: | N2785N |
| MSN: | 13046 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2180 hours |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL C85-12 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Hart, MI -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Hart, MI (C04) |
| Muskegon, MI (KMKG) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT ON THE RETURN LEG OF A X.COUNTRY FLT FAILED TO VISUALLY CHECK HIS FUEL SUPPLY AND SELECTED AN EMPTY TANK FOR TAKEOFF. ON LIFTOFF THE ENGINE STOPPED AND THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO LD ON THE REMAINING 300 FT OF RUNWAY. AFTER TOUCHDOWN THE ACFT VEERED OFF OF THE RUNWAY INTO SOFT SOIL AND NOSED OVER INVERTED.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI85LA306
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 29-Mar-2024 18:38 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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