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November 13, 1984 · Cessna 152 · N25854
Yuma, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 13, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Yuma, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N25854
Operator
Sun Sky Aire
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX85LA047
THE PLT RPTD THAT WHILE EN ROUTE TO YUMA, AZ, THE ENG BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH AND SUBSEQUENTLY QUIT. DURING THE LANDING ROLLTHE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A DIRT EMBANKMENT AND NOSED OVER. EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE DISCLOSED BOTH FUEL TANKS CONTAINED ONLY RESIDUAL FUEL. THE PLT REPORTED BOTH FUEL GAGES INDICATED 1/4 AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THE GAGES IN- DICATED EMPTY WHEN POWER WAS APPLIED TO THE ACFT.
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THE PLT RPTD THAT WHILE EN ROUTE TO YUMA, AZ, THE ENG BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH AND SUBSEQUENTLY QUIT. DURING THE LANDING ROLLTHE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A DIRT EMBANKMENT AND NOSED OVER. EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE DISCLOSED BOTH FUEL TANKS CONTAINED ONLY RESIDUAL FUEL. THE PLT REPORTED BOTH FUEL GAGES INDICATED 1/4 AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THE GAGES IN- DICATED EMPTY WHEN POWER WAS APPLIED TO THE ACFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time23:45 MST
Nearest AirportYUMA (12nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN25854
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSun Sky Aire
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 25 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind190° @ 4 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 15000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time06:55
Weather SourceWFAC