ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 380945
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| Date: | Sunday 4 September 1983 |
| Time: | 12:30 LT |
| Type: | West-heckman BABY-ACE |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2308S |
| MSN: | WH45219 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 72 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental A-65-8 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Easton, MO -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Tarkio, MO (K57) |
| Plattsburg, MO | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PLT REPORTED THAT HE TOOK OFF FROM TARKIO, MO ON A RETURN FLT TO PLATTSBURG, MO WITH 1/2 TO 3/4 OF A TANK OF AUTO FUEL. HE ENCOUNTERED STRONG HEAD WINDS, AND SUBSEQUENTLY, NOTICED THAT THE FUEL GAGE WAS REGISTERING EMPTY. AT ABOUT THAT TIME, THE ENG LOST POWER FROM FUEL EXHAUSTION. WHILE LANDING BESIDE A HIGHWAY, THE ACFT IMPACTED WITH TERRAIN & THE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MKC83LA212
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Apr-2024 22:12 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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