ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 383708
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| Date: | Saturday 31 July 1982 |
| Time: | 18:00 LT |
| Type: | Varga 2180 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N5600M |
| MSN: | VAC 183-82 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1982 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 69 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Arlington, TN -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Oneida, TN |
| Ft. Leavenworth, KS | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING DURING A CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT DUE TO LOW FUEL. AFTER DECIDING HE HAD ENOUGH FUEL TO CONTINUE, THE PILOT ELECTED TO TAKEOFF. DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB THE ENGINE QUIT. AN EMERGENCY LANDING WAS MADE IN A COTTON FIELD.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL82FLT05
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Apr-2024 03:33 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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