Aviation Accident Summary MKC83LA212

EASTON, MO, USA

Aircraft #1

N2308S

WEST-HECKMAN BABY-ACE

Analysis

THE PLT REPORTED THAT HE TOOK OFF FROM TARKIO, MO ON A RETURN FLT TO PLATTSBURG, MO WITH 1/2 TO 3/4 OF A TANK OF AUTO FUEL. HE ENCOUNTERED STRONG HEAD WINDS, AND SUBSEQUENTLY, NOTICED THAT THE FUEL GAGE WAS REGISTERING EMPTY. AT ABOUT THAT TIME, THE ENG LOST POWER FROM FUEL EXHAUSTION. WHILE LANDING BESIDE A HIGHWAY, THE ACFT IMPACTED WITH TERRAIN & THE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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