Aviation Accident Summary LAX82DA132

TUSCON, AZ, USA

Aircraft #1

N6497S

CESSNA 150

Analysis

THE PILOT STATED THAT HE FILLED THE FUEL TANKS WITH 22 GALLONS OF FUEL. THREE HOURS AND 15 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF, HE RAN OUT OF FUEL. HE MADE A FORCED LANDING ABOUT 1.5 MILES FROM THE INTENDED DESTINATION AND ENCOUNTERED DESERT SHRUBBERY.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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