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May 28, 1984 · Cessna 150L · N242EZ
Benson, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 28, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Benson, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 150L
Tail Number
N242EZ
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX84LA321
STUDENT PILOT WAS ON A CROSSCOUNTRY WHEN SHE BECAME LOST. EFFORTS WERE MADE TO ESTABLISH HER POSITION BY CONTACTING AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL ON THE EMERGENCY RADIO FREQUENCY. BY THE TIME HER POSITION WAS ESTABLISHED THE AIRCRAFT WAS ABOUT OUT OF FUEL. THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING ON ROLLING TERRAIN AND COLLIDED WITH SEVERAL OBSTRUCTIONS.
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STUDENT PILOT WAS ON A CROSSCOUNTRY WHEN SHE BECAME LOST. EFFORTS WERE MADE TO ESTABLISH HER POSITION BY CONTACTING AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL ON THE EMERGENCY RADIO FREQUENCY. BY THE TIME HER POSITION WAS ESTABLISHED THE AIRCRAFT WAS ABOUT OUT OF FUEL. THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING ON ROLLING TERRAIN AND COLLIDED WITH SEVERAL OBSTRUCTIONS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:44 MST
Nearest AirportChochise County (23nm SW)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150L
Tail NumberN242EZ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 32 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 3 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point11 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:44
Weather SourceWFAC