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December 12, 1993 · Cessna 152 · N757FH
Jackson, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 12, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Jackson, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N757FH
Operator
Carlos P Jolliff
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI94LA051
THE PRIVATE PILOT AND ONE PASSENGER WERE ON A LOCAL SIGHTSEEING TRIP WHEN THEY EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE PILOT INITIATED A FORCED LANDING ONTO A FIELD. THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED UPON LANDING, BUT THE AIRPLANE REMAINED IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. POSTACCIDENT EXAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE REVEALED NO FUEL IN THE FUEL TANKS OR FUEL LINES. IN A STATEMENT MADE TO THE FAA, THE PILOT STATED HE MISCALCULATED THE AIRPLANE'S AMOUNT OF USABLE FUEL.
NTSB Probable Cause
the failure of the pilot to refuel prior to fuel exhaustion.
Full Narrative
On December 12, 1993, at 1545 central standard time, a Cessna 152, N757FH, sustained substantial damage in an off-airport forced landing near Jackson, Missouri. The private pilot reported a complete loss of engine power while in cruise flight. Neither the pilot nor his sole passenger were injured. The personal flight originated at the Sikeston, Missouri, Municipal Airport. No flight plan was filed, and visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. The airplane's nose gear collapsed upon landing on the field, and the airplane came to rest in an upright position. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no fuel in the fuel tanks or fuel lines. In a statement made to the FAA, the pilot stated he miscalculated the airplane's amount of usable fuel.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN757FH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCarlos P Jolliff
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 38 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 13 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 15000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 21 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourcePILO