PAYSON, AZ, USA
N2799E
CESSNA 172
THE PILOT HAD TAKEN A CHECK OUT IN THE ACFT EARLIER AND AFTER THAT FLT THE FUEL TANKS REGISTERED LESS THEN 1/2 FULL. THE PILOT ADDED 6 GALLONS TO EACH TANK PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. AFTER FLYING ABOUT 1 HOUR, 2 PASSENGERS BECAME AIRSICK SO A LANDING WAS MADE AT AN EMERGENCY STRIP. DURING TAKEOFF 2 HOURS LATER AT ABOUT 300 FT AGL THE ENGINE LOST POWER, AND THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING. THERE WAS ONE-HALF GALLON OF FUEL IN ONE TANK AND THE OTHER TANK WAS EMPTY. THE CARBURETOR BOWL WAS DRY. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF FUEL SPILLAGE OR LEAKS NOTED. NO OTHER DISCREPANIES WERE FOUND IN CHECKING THE POWERPLANT.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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