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July 15, 1984 · Cessna 172G · N3736L
Forrestport, NY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 15, 1984
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Forrestport, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 172G
Tail Number
N3736L
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC84LA243
THE ACFT STALLED INTO TREES NEAR THE EDGE OF A LAKE AND TUMBLED INTO THE WATER AFTER THE ENGINE QUIT DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION AT 2000 FT AGL APRX 2 MILES FROM THE LAKE. THE PLT SAID HE SHOULD HAVE USED A DIP-STICK TO MEASURE THE FUEL IN THE TANKS BEFORE TAKEOFF INSTEAD OF RELYING ON THE GAGES. THE GAGES INDICATED ZERO ON THE LEFT TANK AND BETWEEN 3/8 AND 5/8 ON THE RIGHT TANK BEFORE TAKEOFF.
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THE ACFT STALLED INTO TREES NEAR THE EDGE OF A LAKE AND TUMBLED INTO THE WATER AFTER THE ENGINE QUIT DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION AT 2000 FT AGL APRX 2 MILES FROM THE LAKE. THE PLT SAID HE SHOULD HAVE USED A DIP-STICK TO MEASURE THE FUEL IN THE TANKS BEFORE TAKEOFF INSTEAD OF RELYING ON THE GAGES. THE GAGES INDICATED ZERO ON THE LEFT TANK AND BETWEEN 3/8 AND 5/8 ON THE RIGHT TANK BEFORE TAKEOFF.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172G
Tail NumberN3736L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-D · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured1
Total3
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingUnknown 4500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO