MONROE, LA, USA
N2207Y
CESSNA 177
APRX 15 MINS AFTER DEPARTURE, ON FINAL APCH TO MONROE REGIONAL ARPT THE ENG LOST PWR DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. DURING THE FORCED LANDING THE ACFT STRUCK CABLE TV LINES AND TREES CAUSING A RIGHT YAW AND UNCONTROLLED DESCENT TO THE GROUND. THE STUDENT PLT STATED THAT THE ACCIDENT COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED IF HE HAD VISUALLY CHECKED THE FUEL TANKS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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