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June 16, 1982 · Cessna 152 · N49974
10 Sw Falls Cit, NE
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 16, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
10 Sw Falls Cit, NE
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N49974
Operator
Johnson County Executive Av
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC82DA104
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE TOOK OFF TO TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS IN NEMAHA COUNTY, KS. WHILE ENROUTE, HE SHOT 6 ROLLS OF FILM AND THEN CONTINUED TOWARD FALLS CITY, NE. HE REPORTED THAT ABOUT 7 MILES FROM THE AIRPORT, HE RAN OUT OF FUEL AND LANDED IN A WHEAT FIELD. AFTER A GROUND ROLL OF ABOUT 75 FT, THE NOSEWHEEL DROPPED OFF OF A TERRACE AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE HAD NOT FLOWN A CESSNA 152 SINCE 8/8/81, AND HE WAS NOT AS CURRENT AS HE MIGHT HAVE BEEN REGARDING THE FUEL CAPACITY AND RANGE OF THIS AIRCRAFT. HE REPORTED THAT THE LAST 245 HRS OF FLIGHT TIME HAD BEEN IN A CESSNA 172.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT HE TOOK OFF TO TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS IN NEMAHA COUNTY, KS. WHILE ENROUTE, HE SHOT 6 ROLLS OF FILM AND THEN CONTINUED TOWARD FALLS CITY, NE. HE REPORTED THAT ABOUT 7 MILES FROM THE AIRPORT, HE RAN OUT OF FUEL AND LANDED IN A WHEAT FIELD. AFTER A GROUND ROLL OF ABOUT 75 FT, THE NOSEWHEEL DROPPED OFF OF A TERRACE AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE HAD NOT FLOWN A CESSNA 152 SINCE 8/8/81, AND HE WAS NOT AS CURRENT AS HE MIGHT HAVE BEEN REGARDING THE FUEL CAPACITY AND RANGE OF THIS AIRCRAFT. HE REPORTED THAT THE LAST 245 HRS OF FLIGHT TIME HAD BEEN IN A CESSNA 172.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:06 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN49974
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohnson County Executive Av
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 32 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time12:55