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August 10, 1993 · Cessna 152 · N102CF
Montgomery, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 10, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Montgomery, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N102CF
Operator
Cushing Field
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA315
THE PILOT BECAME DISORIENTED AND WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE AIRPORT AT HIS INTENDED DESTINATION. HE CONTIUED TO SEARCH FOR THE AIRPORT AND EXHAUSTED THE FUEL SUPPLY ON BOARD THE AIRPLANE. A FORCED LANDING WAS CONDUCTED TO UNSUITABLE TERRAIN IN THE DARK NIGHT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT BECAME DISORIENTED RESULTING IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITION WAS A FACTOR.
Full Narrative
On August 10, 1993, at 0030 central daylight time, a Cessna 152, N102CF, registered to Flying C Leasing, Ltd. of Wilmington, Delaware, and operated by a private rated pilot, experienced a loss of engine power followed by a forced landing into an athletic field. The airplane sustained substantial damage on impact with the terrain. The pilot and one passenger reported no injuries. The personal 14 CFR Part 91 flight was being conducted in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan was on file. The flight departed Green Bay, Wisconsin, at 2100 on August 9, 1993. The pilot stated that he became disoriented while trying to locate the destination airport. He continued to fly, searching for the airport, until his fuel supply was exhausted. He then conducted a forced landing in an athletic field.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time00:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN102CF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCushing Field
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 21 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind20°
Visibility3 sm
CeilingOvercast 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 66 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time05:55
Weather SourceWFAC