FLINT, MI, USA
N49185
CESSNA 152
THE PLT STATED THAT DURING PREFLIGHT, HE NOTICED THAT AFTER STRAINING THE FUEL SUMP, THE STRAINER HANDLE DID NOT GO BACKIN AS FAR AS IT SHOULD HAVE. HE CHECKED TO MAKE SURE NO FUEL WAS LEAKING & DECIDED TO TAKE OFF. EN ROUTE, HE SMELLED FUEL VAPORS. THE ENG QUIT AS THE PLT WAS CLEARED TO LAND BY FLINT TOWER. THE FUEL TANKS WERE FOUND EMPTY. WITNESSES AT THE ACCIDENT SITE REPORTED THAT THE FUEL STRAINER HANDLE WAS NOT FULLY SEATED. THE FLT HAD DEPARTED WITH AN ESTIMATED 6-1/2 GALS OF FUEL ON BOARD ABOUT 15 MIN PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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