NEAR QGALLALA, NE, USA
N29397
CESSNA 177
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING THE PREFLIGHT, THERE WAS ABOUT 4 INCHES OF FUEL IN ONE TANK AND ABOUT 3 INCHES IN THE OTHER TANK. HOWEVER, HE DID NOT REMEMBER THE ACCIDENT OR WHAT HAPPENDED FOR ABOUT A WEEK THEREAFTER. WITNESSES REPORTED THAT THE ENGINE QUIT RUNNING WHEN THE PLANE WAS NEAR THE AIRSTRIP. THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED ABOUT 1/4 MILE FROM THE STRIP IN AN AREA OF BRUSH NEAR TREES. BOTH FUEL TANKS WERE VISIBLY CHECKED AND WERE FOUND TO BE EMPTY.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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