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June 15, 1992 · Aeronca 15AC · N1480H
Memory Lake, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 15, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Memory Lake, AK
Aircraft
Aeronca 15AC
Tail Number
N1480H
Operator
Richard Slattery & Tom Allen
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC92LA091
THE PILOT OF THE AERONCA 15AC HAD 'GONE LIGHT' ON FUEL BECAUSE OF THE WEIGHT OF THE PASSENGERS AND THEIR CARGO. DUE TO HIS LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRCRAFT FUEL INDICATING SYSTEM, HE WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE EXACT AMOUNT OF USABLE FUEL REMAINING. FUEL EXHAUSTION OCCURRED WHILE ON DOWNWIND AT HIS DESTINATION, AND THE PILOT EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.
NTSB Probable Cause
FUEL EXHAUSTION. FACTORS INCLUDE INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING, LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRCRAFT, AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT OF THE AERONCA 15AC HAD 'GONE LIGHT' ON FUEL BECAUSE OF THE WEIGHT OF THE PASSENGERS AND THEIR CARGO. DUE TO HIS LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRCRAFT FUEL INDICATING SYSTEM, HE WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE EXACT AMOUNT OF USABLE FUEL REMAINING. FUEL EXHAUSTION OCCURRED WHILE ON DOWNWIND AT HIS DESTINATION, AND THE PILOT EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:50 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 15AC
Tail NumberN1480H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRichard Slattery & Tom Allen
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 32 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 3 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO