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Pilot Diverts to Unattended Airport, Runs Out of Fuel, Noses Over in Field (N48140)

College Station, TX, US

On September 6, 1987, a Cessna 152 (registration N48140) was involved in an aviation accident near College Station, TX. 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

A pilot on a cross-country flight diverted due to time constraints, became disoriented, and requested a DF steer. After reporting fuel exhaustion, he performed a forced landing in a field, causing the aircraft to nose over.

Flight Details

The pilot was conducting a cross-country flight from Addison, Texas, to College Station, Texas. Due to a 'time constraint,' he diverted to Livingston, Texas. The airport at Livingston was unattended.

Sequence of Events

At approximately 1615 Central Daylight Time, the pilot took off from Livingston and continued toward College Station. During the flight, he became disoriented and requested a direction-finding (DF) steer from the College Station control tower. While receiving the steer, the pilot transmitted that the aircraft was out of fuel and that he would be unable to reach the airport.

Forced Landing

At about 1653, the pilot made a forced landing in a field. During the landing, the aircraft nosed over. No further details about injuries, damage, or the aircraft type were provided in the source.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Sept 1987 Cessna 152 accident near College Station, TX?

A pilot on a cross-country flight diverted due to time constraints, became disoriented, and requested a DF steer. After reporting fuel exhaustion, he performed a forced landing in a field, causing the aircraft to nose over.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Sept 1987 involved a Cessna 152, registration N48140, at College Station, TX.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X32089. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.