Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CHI87LA170

CLIO, MI, USA

Aircraft #1

N8576T

CESSNA 182C

Analysis

THE PLT STATED HE DEPARTED WITH 55 GALS OF FUEL. AFTER 3.5 HRS OF LEVEL FLT AT 7500 FT MSL HE DECLARED FUEL EXHAUSTION TO THE FAA FLINT TWR. HE WAS 3-4 MILES FRM A SUITABLE ARPT BUT WAS TOO LOW ON FINAL TO REACH THE RWY. HE LANDED ON A ROAD AND STRUCK A POLE WITH THE RT WING.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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