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October 15, 1983 · Cessna 172L · N7759G
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 15, 1983
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Aircraft
Cessna 172L
Tail Number
N7759G
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC84LA008
DURING FLT, THE ENG LOST POWER FROM FUEL EXHAUSTION & THE PLT TRIED TO LAND ON A HIGHWAY. ACCORDING TO WITNESSES, WHEN HE TRIED TO MANEUVER INTO THE NORTHBOUND LAND, WHILE TRAVELING SOUTH, THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR HIT THE SIDE OF A BANK. THE WING FUEL TANKS WERE FOUND TO BE EMPTY & APRX 1 OUNCE OF FUEL WAS DRAINED FROM THE GASCOLATER DURING THE INVESTIGATION.
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DURING FLT, THE ENG LOST POWER FROM FUEL EXHAUSTION & THE PLT TRIED TO LAND ON A HIGHWAY. ACCORDING TO WITNESSES, WHEN HE TRIED TO MANEUVER INTO THE NORTHBOUND LAND, WHILE TRAVELING SOUTH, THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR HIT THE SIDE OF A BANK. THE WING FUEL TANKS WERE FOUND TO BE EMPTY & APRX 1 OUNCE OF FUEL WAS DRAINED FROM THE GASCOLATER DURING THE INVESTIGATION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:26 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172L
Tail NumberN7759G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0