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October 6, 1982 · Cessna 172N · N737LJ
Albany, GA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 6, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Albany, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N737LJ
Operator
Harmon W Charles
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL83LA005
THE PILOT OF N737LJ DEPARTED ON A CROSS-COUNTRY BUSINESS TRIP WITH LESS THAN FULL FUEL TANKS. AFTER FLYING ABOUT 2 HOURS THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE QUIT AND THE PILOT MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN AN OPEN FIELD. THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH TREES AT THE EDGE OF THE FIELD. EXAMINATION OF THE FUEL TANKS REVEALED INSUFFICENT FUEL REMAINING FOR ENGINE OPERATION.
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THE PILOT OF N737LJ DEPARTED ON A CROSS-COUNTRY BUSINESS TRIP WITH LESS THAN FULL FUEL TANKS. AFTER FLYING ABOUT 2 HOURS THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE QUIT AND THE PILOT MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN AN OPEN FIELD. THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH TREES AT THE EDGE OF THE FIELD. EXAMINATION OF THE FUEL TANKS REVEALED INSUFFICENT FUEL REMAINING FOR ENGINE OPERATION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:47 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN737LJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHarmon W Charles
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 9 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingOvercast 1500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time08:58