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February 19, 2000 · Cessna 152 · N68197

Leesburg, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 19, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Leesburg, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N68197
Operator
Philair
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL00LA027

The pilot reported that he miscalculated his fuel consumption and ran out of fuel prior to reaching the destination airport. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or component failures with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Full Narrative

On February 19, 2000, about 1730 eastern standard time, a Cessna 152, N68197, collided with water while attempting an emergency landing following a loss of engine power near the Leesburg Municipal Airport, in Leesburg, Florida. The airplane was operated by the pilot under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91, and visual flight rules. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The pilot was not injured and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The flight originated from Sanford, Florida, at 1700. The pilot stated that on February 18, 2000, he departed Daytona Beach, Florida, with full tanks of fuel and flew to Marco Island, Florida. The pilot then added nine gallons of fuel to his tanks in Marco Island, Florida and flew to Sanford, Florida. He stated that he used six gallons per hour as his fuel burn during the flight and calculated the remaining fuel on board to be one hour when he arrived in Sanford. He reported that on the following day, February 19, 2000, he departed Sanford, Florida for Leesburg, Florida, which is a 30 minute flight. He reported that he ran out of fuel on approach to Leesburg Municipal Airport and made a forced landing 200 meters from the approach end of runway 31. The pilot reported that he miscalculated his fuel consumption and ran out of fuel prior to reaching the destination airport. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or component failures with the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 EST
Nearest AirportLeesburg Municipal (0nm NNE)
Runway31
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN68197
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPhilair
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 152 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 24 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data