CARLSBAD, NM, USA
N46723
CESSNA 152
THE STUDENT PLT MADE A FORCED LANDING AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER ON SOFT TERRAIN AFTER THE ENGINE QUIT DURING THE LAST LEG OF A X-COUNTRY. THE PLT SAID HE HAD NOT VISUALLY CHECKED THE FUEL TANKS DURING PRE-FLIGHT. AN EXAMINATION OF THE ACFT AFTER THE ACCIDENT REVEALED NO FUEL IN THE ACFT TANKS OR FUEL LINES TO THE CARBURETOR. THE STUDENT REPORTED THAT THE FUEL GAGE INDICATED ABOUT 1/2 FULL WHEN THE ENG LOST POWER.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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