ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 378967
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| Date: | Sunday 15 July 1984 |
| Time: | 16:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172G |
| Owner/operator: | Dr. J.b. Millet |
| Registration: | N3736L |
| MSN: | 17253905 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1966 |
| Engine model: | Continental O-300-D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Forrestport, NY -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | White Lake, NY |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE ACFT STALLED INTO TREES NEAR THE EDGE OF A LAKE AND TUMBLED INTO THE WATER AFTER THE ENGINE QUIT DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION AT 2000 FT AGL APRX 2 MILES FROM THE LAKE. THE PLT SAID HE SHOULD HAVE USED A DIP-STICK TO MEASURE THE FUEL IN THE TANKS BEFORE TAKEOFF INSTEAD OF RELYING ON THE GAGES. THE GAGES INDICATED ZERO ON THE LEFT TANK AND BETWEEN 3/8 AND 5/8 ON THE RIGHT TANK BEFORE TAKEOFF.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC84LA243
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 31-Mar-2024 14:18 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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