Aviation Accident Summary MKC84LA065

KENNETT, MO, USA

Aircraft #1

N78FR

CESSNA 172

Analysis

THE ACFT CRASHED IN IMC WEATHER AFTER THE ENGINE LOST POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE PLT HAD RECEIVED A BRIEFING ON THE WEATHER PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED LESS THAN 2 GALLONS OF FUEL REMAINED ABOARD THE ACFT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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