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March 9, 1986 · Cessna 152 · N93989
Carmel, IN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 9, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Carmel, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N93989
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI86LA101
THE STUDENT PLT WAS ON A X-COUNTRY FLT. HE TOOK OFF FROM AN EN ROUTE ARPT WITH APRX 12 GAL OF FUEL ON BOARD & WAS RETURNING TO HIS HOME BASE. DUE TO HIGH WINDS AT THE DESTINATION ARPT, THE STUDENT DIVERTED TO AN ALTERNATE ARPT. WHILE EN ROUTE, THE ACFT RAN OUT OF FUEL. THE STUDENT ATTEMPTED TO LAND IN A FIELD, BUT BEFORE REACHING IT, THE ACFT FLEW INTO THE TOPS OF TREES. APRX 9 MI SOUTH, THE 1251 CST WIND WAS FROM 210 DEG AT 20 GUSTING 34 KTS.
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THE STUDENT PLT WAS ON A X-COUNTRY FLT. HE TOOK OFF FROM AN EN ROUTE ARPT WITH APRX 12 GAL OF FUEL ON BOARD & WAS RETURNING TO HIS HOME BASE. DUE TO HIGH WINDS AT THE DESTINATION ARPT, THE STUDENT DIVERTED TO AN ALTERNATE ARPT. WHILE EN ROUTE, THE ACFT RAN OUT OF FUEL. THE STUDENT ATTEMPTED TO LAND IN A FIELD, BUT BEFORE REACHING IT, THE ACFT FLEW INTO THE TOPS OF TREES. APRX 9 MI SOUTH, THE 1251 CST WIND WAS FROM 210 DEG AT 20 GUSTING 34 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:10 EST
Nearest Airport6nm SW
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN93989
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 20 kt, gusting 34 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:51
Weather SourceWFAC