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October 28, 1985 · Cessna 152 · N48987
Parkersburg, WV
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 28, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Parkersburg, WV
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N48987
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL86LA012
THE ACFT EXPERIENCED A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION WHILE ON A BASELEG FOR LANDING. THE PILOT ELECTED TO LAND IN A CORN FIELD APPROX 1.5 MILES SHORT OF THE RUNWAY BECAUSE HE DID NOT THINK HE COULD MAKE IT TO THE RUNWAY. THE PLT WAS RETURNING HOME TO CINCINATTI, OH FROM BALTIMORE, MD.
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THE ACFT EXPERIENCED A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION WHILE ON A BASELEG FOR LANDING. THE PILOT ELECTED TO LAND IN A CORN FIELD APPROX 1.5 MILES SHORT OF THE RUNWAY BECAUSE HE DID NOT THINK HE COULD MAKE IT TO THE RUNWAY. THE PLT WAS RETURNING HOME TO CINCINATTI, OH FROM BALTIMORE, MD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:46 EST
Nearest AirportWood County (2nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN48987
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 SERIES · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind330° @ 4 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time01:00
Weather SourceWFAC