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October 20, 1992 · Cessna 177 · N3107T
Morgantown, WV
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 20, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Morgantown, WV
Aircraft
Cessna 177
Tail Number
N3107T
Operator
Fred Morgan
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC93LA027
THE PILOT DEPARTED WITH APPROXIMATELY TWO HOURS OF FUEL ON BOARD THE AIRPLANE. AT 2.3 HOUR INTO THE FLIGHT AND ABOUT 7 MILES FROM THE DESTINATION AIRPORT THE ENGINE LOST TOTAL POWER AND THE PILOT WAS FORCED TO LAND THE AIRPLANE ON A HIGHWAY. NO FUEL WAS FOUND IN THE FUEL TANKS AT THE CRASH SITE. AN ENGINE RUN REVEALED NO DISCREPANCIES.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT AND PLANNING, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION AND A FORCED LANDING ON A HIGHWAY.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT DEPARTED WITH APPROXIMATELY TWO HOURS OF FUEL ON BOARD THE AIRPLANE. AT 2.3 HOUR INTO THE FLIGHT AND ABOUT 7 MILES FROM THE DESTINATION AIRPORT THE ENGINE LOST TOTAL POWER AND THE PILOT WAS FORCED TO LAND THE AIRPLANE ON A HIGHWAY. NO FUEL WAS FOUND IN THE FUEL TANKS AT THE CRASH SITE. AN ENGINE RUN REVEALED NO DISCREPANCIES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:39 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177
Tail NumberN3107T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFred Morgan
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 24 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind270° @ 3 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingOvercast 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 21 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time01:46
Weather SourceWFAC