NTSB Identification: MKC84LA081.
The docket is stored on NTSB microfiche number 24931.
Accident occurred Tuesday, February 21, 1984 in MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR
Aircraft: CESSNA 172, registration: N3826L
Injuries: 1 Uninjured.
NTSB investigators may not have traveled in support of this investigation and used data provided by various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH TREES DURING A FORCED LANDING AFTER THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE PLT HAD TAKEN OFF FOR A X-COUNTRY WITHOUT FULL FUEL TANKS. AFTER THE ACCIDENT A MECHANIC FOUND NO USEABLE FUEL ABOARD THE ACFT.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION..INADEQUATE..PILOT IN COMMAND
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
FUEL SUPPLY..INADEQUATE..PILOT IN COMMAND
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS..INACCURATE..PILOT IN COMMAND
Contributing Factors
OBJECT..TREE(S)
Contributing Factors
FLUID,FUEL..EXHAUSTION
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