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March 20, 1982 · Mooney M20E · N5526Q
Alexandria, KY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 20, 1982
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Alexandria, KY
Aircraft
Mooney M20E
Tail Number
N5526Q
Operator
David S Dewitt
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL82DA078
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE HAD MONITORED THE REFUELING OPERATION, BUT DID NOT ACTUALLY UNCAP AND CHECK THE FUEL HIMSELF. HE CALCULATED THAT HE HAD FIVE HOURS OF FUEL ON BOARD. HOWEVER, HE RAN OUT OF FUEL AFTER USING THE RIGHT FUEL TANK FOR TWO HOURS AND 30 MINUTES AND THE LEFT TANK FOR TWO HOURS AND SEVEN MINUTES. DURING ROLL OUT FROM AN EMERGENCY LANDING, THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A SMALL BUILDING.
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THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE HAD MONITORED THE REFUELING OPERATION, BUT DID NOT ACTUALLY UNCAP AND CHECK THE FUEL HIMSELF. HE CALCULATED THAT HE HAD FIVE HOURS OF FUEL ON BOARD. HOWEVER, HE RAN OUT OF FUEL AFTER USING THE RIGHT FUEL TANK FOR TWO HOURS AND 30 MINUTES AND THE LEFT TANK FOR TWO HOURS AND SEVEN MINUTES. DURING ROLL OUT FROM AN EMERGENCY LANDING, THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A SMALL BUILDING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:37 EST
Nearest AirportLunken Field (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20E
Tail NumberN5526Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDavid S Dewitt
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 12 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 0 C
Altimeter0