PERU, IL, USA
N52VM
SONERAI II
THE PILOT STATED THIS WAS THE FIRST CROSS-COUNTRY IN THE AIRCRAFT THE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS WERE BASED ON AN ESTIMATED 4 GALLONS PER HOUR. WHEN THE PILOT REALIZED A LOW FUEL CONDITION HE DECIDED TO LAND ENROUTE. DURING THE LANDING APPROACH AT PERU, IL THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE INTO A SOYBEAN FIELD.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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