Aviation Accident Summary NYC86LA147

LENOX TOWNSHIP, PA, USA

Aircraft #1

N94545

CESSNA 152

Analysis

THE CESSNA 152 EXPERIENCED A POWER LOSS WHILE BEING FLOWN BY A STUDENT PILOT. DURING THE FORCED LANDING THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A UTILITY POLE AND RECEIVED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THE PILOT WAS UNINJURED. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT BY THE FAA SHOWED THE FUEL TANKS EMPTY. WHEN FUEL WAS ADDED TO THE LEFT TANK THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE RAN.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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