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October 7, 1983 · Cessna 172E · N5728T
Cincinnati, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 7, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 172E
Tail Number
N5728T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI84LA012
THE ACFT COLLIDED WIH A POLE AND MAIL BOXES DURING A FORCED LANDING AFTER FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE PILOT WAS UNALBE TO FIND BLUR ASH ARPT AND ASKED FOR ASSISTANCE FROM CINCINNATI APPROACH. WHEN THE ARPT WAS LOCATED AFTER OVER 6 HOURS OF FLT TIME,THE ACRT RAN OUT OF FUEL 2 MILES AWAY. THE PILOT LANDED ON A ROAD WHERE HE COLLIDED WITH A UTILITY POLE AND MAILVERBOXES.
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THE ACFT COLLIDED WIH A POLE AND MAIL BOXES DURING A FORCED LANDING AFTER FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE PILOT WAS UNALBE TO FIND BLUR ASH ARPT AND ASKED FOR ASSISTANCE FROM CINCINNATI APPROACH. WHEN THE ARPT WAS LOCATED AFTER OVER 6 HOURS OF FLT TIME,THE ACRT RAN OUT OF FUEL 2 MILES AWAY. THE PILOT LANDED ON A ROAD WHERE HE COLLIDED WITH A UTILITY POLE AND MAILVERBOXES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:15 EDT
Nearest AirportBLUEASH (2nm E)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172E
Tail NumberN5728T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 5 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:52
Weather SourceWFAC