MIDDLETOWN, CT, USA
N31SD
CESSNA 152
THE STUDENT PILOT WAS ON THE THIRD LEG OF AN APPROVED THREE LEG CROSS COUNTRY SOLO FLIGHT. HE WAS INSTRUCTED TO REFUEL AT THE SECOND STOP. HOWEVER, HE MADE A DECISION NOT TO REFUEL SINCE THE FUEL TANKS INDICATED ABOUT 1/2 FULL. THE AIRCRAFT RAN OUT OF FUEL APPROXIMATELY 15 MILES SHORT OF THE DESTINATION & THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN THE CONNECTICUT RIVER.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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