Summary
On December 12, 1993, a Cessna 152 (N757FH) was involved in an incident near Jackson, MO. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The failure of the pilot to refuel prior to fuel exhaustion.
On December 12, 1993, at 1545 central standard time, a Cessna 152, N757FH, sustained substantial damage in an off-airport forced landing near Jackson, Missouri. The private pilot reported a complete loss of engine power while in cruise flight. Neither the pilot nor his sole passenger were injured. The personal flight originated at the Sikeston, Missouri, Municipal Airport. No flight plan was filed, and visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time.
The airplane's nose gear collapsed upon landing on the field, and the airplane came to rest in an upright position. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no fuel in the fuel tanks or fuel lines. In a statement made to the FAA, the pilot stated he miscalculated the airplane's amount of usable fuel.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI94LA051. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N757FH.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
the failure of the pilot to refuel prior to fuel exhaustion.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On December 12, 1993, at 1545 central standard time, a Cessna 152, N757FH, sustained substantial damage in an off-airport forced landing near Jackson, Missouri. The private pilot reported a complete loss of engine power while in cruise flight. Neither the pilot nor his sole passenger were injured. The personal flight originated at the Sikeston, Missouri, Municipal Airport. No flight plan was filed, and visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time.
The airplane's nose gear collapsed upon landing on the field, and the airplane came to rest in an upright position. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no fuel in the fuel tanks or fuel lines. In a statement made to the FAA, the pilot stated he miscalculated the airplane's amount of usable fuel.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI94LA051