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October 14, 1995 · Cessna 152 · N33LU
Eastman, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 14, 1995
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Eastman, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N33LU
Operator
Phoenix East Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA96LA006
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND (CFI) DECIDED TO CONTINUE THE FLIGHT WITHOUT MAKING A PLANNED REFUELING STOP, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION, AND A SUBSEQUENT EMERGENCY DESCENT. DURING THE FORCED LANDING THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH POWER LINES, PITCHED NOSE DOWN, AND COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO PERFORM FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS, AND THE DECISION NOT TO REFUEL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS FUEL EXHAUSTION, AND THE PILOT- IN-COMMAND'S DECISION TO OPERATE THE AIRPLANE WITH THE FUEL GAUGES INOPERATIVE.
Full Narrative
On October 14, 1995, about 0150 eastern daylight time, N33LU, a Cessna 152 operated by Phoenix East Aviation, crashed near Eastman, Georgia, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was destroyed and both pilots reported minor injuries. The flight departed Macon, Georgia, about 30 minutes before the accident. The pilots stated they flew from Daytona Beach, Florida, to Macon, and had intended to refuel, but the operator was closed for the night. They then departed intending to get fuel in Alma, Georgia. The engine lost power, and during the forced landing the airplane struck wires and the ground. No fuel was found in the fuel tanks after the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time01:50 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN33LU
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorPhoenix East Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 25 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2000 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:56
Weather SourceWFAC