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December 14, 1995 · Cessna 152 · N48959

Macon, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 14, 1995
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Macon, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N48959
Operator
Se School of Aeronautics
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA96LA040

THE PILOT AND SAFETY PILOT WERE ON THE RETURN LEG OF A CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT; NO FLIGHT PLAN HAD BEEN FILED. DURING APPROACH TO THE DESTINATION AIRPORT THE ENGINE LOST POWER, AND THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH TERRAIN IN A CLAY PIT 1/4 MILE FROM THE RUNWAY. A POSTACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THERE WAS LESS THAN 1/2 GALLON OF FUEL LEFT IN THE TANKS, AND THERE WAS NO FUEL FOUND IN THE CARBURETOR.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO ASSURE AN ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF FUEL WAS AVAILABLE FOR THE FLIGHT.

Full Narrative

On December 13, 1995, about 0255 eastern standard time, N48959, a Cessna 152 operated by Southeast School of Aeronautics as a 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight, crashed in Macon, Georgia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot received minor injuries. The safety pilot received serious injuries. The flight originated from Augusta, Georgia, around 2300 the previous night. The airplane ELT was first heard about 0255 and search crews found the wreckage about 0700. The airplane was located about 1/4 mile from the Herbert Smart Downtown Airport. A postaccident investigation by FAA inspectors revealed that there was less than 1/2 gallon of fuel in the fuel tanks. There was no evidence of fuel spillage and there was no fuel found in the carburetor.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time02:55 EST
Nearest AirportHerbert Smart Downtown (0nm)
Runway10
Runway Length4695 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN48959
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSe School of Aeronautics
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 24 · Unknown

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind340°
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 37 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time06:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data