Aviation Accident Summary SEA88LA144

MOSES LAKE, WA, USA

Aircraft #1

N84445

CESSNA 172K

Analysis

WHILE ON HIS FIRST X-COUNTRY FLT IN THIS TYPE AIRCRAFT, THE PILOT DECIDED TO LAND SHORT OF THE DESTINATION DUE TO LOW FUEL. THE ENGINE QUIT FROM FUEL EXHAUSTION DURING DESCENT. THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER ON TOUCHDOWN IN A SOFT IRRIGATED FIELD ONE MILE FROM THE AIRPORT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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