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November 5, 1986 · Cessna 150M · N7680U
Ramsey, MN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 5, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ramsey, MN
Aircraft
Cessna 150M
Tail Number
N7680U
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI87LA017
THE NEWLY CERTFICATED PILOT THOUGHT HIS FUEL GAGES WERE NOT INDICATING PROPERLY AND DID NOT DIP THE TANKS DURING PREFLIGHT. ON THE LAST LEG OF THE ROUND ROBIN FLT FUEL EXHAUSTION OCCURRED AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER DURING THE FORCED LANDING. THE PLT REPORTED HE THOUGHT ABOUT REFUELING A COUPLE OF TIMES BUT WAS HESITANT TO SPEND THE NIGHT AT AN ARPT WHERE FUEL SERVICE WAS NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL MORNING.
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THE NEWLY CERTFICATED PILOT THOUGHT HIS FUEL GAGES WERE NOT INDICATING PROPERLY AND DID NOT DIP THE TANKS DURING PREFLIGHT. ON THE LAST LEG OF THE ROUND ROBIN FLT FUEL EXHAUSTION OCCURRED AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER DURING THE FORCED LANDING. THE PLT REPORTED HE THOUGHT ABOUT REFUELING A COUPLE OF TIMES BUT WAS HESITANT TO SPEND THE NIGHT AT AN ARPT WHERE FUEL SERVICE WAS NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL MORNING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:25 CST
Nearest Airport16nm SSE
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150M
Tail NumberN7680U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind160° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 25 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time04:50
Weather SourceWFAC