MONTGOMERY, IL, USA
N102CF
CESSNA 152
THE PILOT BECAME DISORIENTED AND WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE AIRPORT AT HIS INTENDED DESTINATION. HE CONTIUED TO SEARCH FOR THE AIRPORT AND EXHAUSTED THE FUEL SUPPLY ON BOARD THE AIRPLANE. A FORCED LANDING WAS CONDUCTED TO UNSUITABLE TERRAIN IN THE DARK NIGHT.
On August 10, 1993, at 0030 central daylight time, a Cessna 152, N102CF, registered to Flying C Leasing, Ltd. of Wilmington, Delaware, and operated by a private rated pilot, experienced a loss of engine power followed by a forced landing into an athletic field. The airplane sustained substantial damage on impact with the terrain. The pilot and one passenger reported no injuries. The personal 14 CFR Part 91 flight was being conducted in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan was on file. The flight departed Green Bay, Wisconsin, at 2100 on August 9, 1993. The pilot stated that he became disoriented while trying to locate the destination airport. He continued to fly, searching for the airport, until his fuel supply was exhausted. He then conducted a forced landing in an athletic field.
THE PILOT BECAME DISORIENTED RESULTING IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITION WAS A FACTOR.
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