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May 24, 1986 · Langeford Midget Mustang MM-1 Midget MUS · N8276
Fayetteville, GA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 24, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Fayetteville, GA
Aircraft
Langeford Midget Mustang MM-1 Midget MUS
Tail Number
N8276
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL86LA145
THE PLT HAD FLOWN THE ACFT FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES IN THE LOCAL AREA AFTER WHICH HE RETURNED TO THE AIRFIELD AND MADE AN APCH. HE INITIATED A GO-AROUND AND REACHED ABOUT 400 FT AGL WHEN THE ENG QUIT. HE MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A FIELD AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER. EXAM REVEALED THAT FUEL EXHAUSTION HAD OCCURRED AND THE FUEL GUAGE WAS STUCK AT ONE-HALF FULL. THE PLT STATED THAT HE DID NOT VISUALLY CHECK THE FUEL SUPPLY PRIOR TO THE FLT.
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THE PLT HAD FLOWN THE ACFT FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES IN THE LOCAL AREA AFTER WHICH HE RETURNED TO THE AIRFIELD AND MADE AN APCH. HE INITIATED A GO-AROUND AND REACHED ABOUT 400 FT AGL WHEN THE ENG QUIT. HE MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A FIELD AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER. EXAM REVEALED THAT FUEL EXHAUSTION HAD OCCURRED AND THE FUEL GUAGE WAS STUCK AT ONE-HALF FULL. THE PLT STATED THAT HE DID NOT VISUALLY CHECK THE FUEL SUPPLY PRIOR TO THE FLT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:45 EDT
Nearest AirportWillow Pond (1nm NW)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLangeford Midget Mustang MM-1 Midget MUS
Tail NumberN8276
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290 · Reciprocating · 125
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC