On October 27, 1985, a Cessna 152 (registration N69127) was involved in an aviation accident near Bangor, ME. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate fuel supply, resulting in fuel exhaustion and an emergency landing. 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.
A solo instructional flight ended in a field landing after engine power loss. The pilot attempted an emergency landing but the aircraft nosed over upon contact with a ditch.
What happened
The aircraft experienced and lost engine power during the return leg of a cross-country solo instructional flight. The pilot applied carburetor heat and notified Bangor Approach Control of the engine problem. Attempts to restart the engine failed, leading to an emergency landing in a field where the aircraft contacted a ditch and nosed over.
The investigation
Examination of the aircraft showed one gallon plus one quart of fuel remaining. Unusable fuel for this model is listed as 1.5 gallons.
Findings
The pilot was unable to restart the engine, resulting in a forced landing. The presence of minimal fuel indicated fuel exhaustion as the primary factor.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate fuel supply, resulting in fuel exhaustion and an emergency landing.
What happened in the 27 Oct 1985 Cessna 152 accident near Bangor, ME?
A solo instructional flight ended in a field landing after engine power loss. The pilot attempted an emergency landing but the aircraft nosed over upon contact with a ditch.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 27 Oct 1985 involved a Cessna 152, registration N69127, at Bangor, ME.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate fuel supply, resulting in fuel exhaustion and an emergency landing.
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