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October 3, 1985 · Cessna 152 · N67803
Lake Charles, LA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 3, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lake Charles, LA
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N67803
Operator
Mcfillen Air Charter
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW86LA002
THE ACFT EXPERIENCED ENG FAILURE AS A RESULT OF FUEL EXHAUSTION AND THE PLT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A LAKE NEAR THE DEPARTURE ARPT WHILE TOWING A BANNER. FAA STATED THE PLT DID NOT OBTAIN A WAIVER TO TOW THE BANNER.
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THE ACFT EXPERIENCED ENG FAILURE AS A RESULT OF FUEL EXHAUSTION AND THE PLT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A LAKE NEAR THE DEPARTURE ARPT WHILE TOWING A BANNER. FAA STATED THE PLT DID NOT OBTAIN A WAIVER TO TOW THE BANNER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:43 CDT
Nearest Airport12nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN67803
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMcfillen Air Charter
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A2F · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time12:47
Weather SourcePILO