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Student Pilot Forced to Land on Highway After Skipping Refueling (N757WT)

Cascade Locks, OR, US

On June 16, 1983, a Cessna 152 (registration N757WT) was involved in an aviation accident near Cascade Locks, OR. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During a solo cross-country flight, a student pilot made a forced landing on a highway after failing to refuel at a planned stop, leading to a collision with a guard rail.

Incident Details

The accident occurred when a student pilot, flying solo on a cross-country flight, made a forced landing on a highway. The aircraft subsequently collided with a guard rail.

Flight History

The flight originated from Vancouver, WA. The student pilot had been instructed to refuel at Pendleton, OR. A landing was made at Pendleton, but the student pilot could not contact anyone on the radio tower frequency. He assumed no fuel was available and took off again without refueling.

Airport Information

According to the airport directory, the airport was attended continuously. However, the tower had been shut down after the controllers' strike. The source notes that the tower's closing had no effect on FBO services.

Outcome

The forced landing was necessitated by fuel exhaustion, resulting in the collision with a guard rail. No other details are provided in the source.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Jun 1983 Cessna 152 accident near Cascade Locks, OR?

During a solo cross-country flight, a student pilot made a forced landing on a highway after failing to refuel at a planned stop, leading to a collision with a guard rail.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Jun 1983 involved a Cessna 152, registration N757WT, at Cascade Locks, OR.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X43541. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.