On September 7, 1988, a Cessna 180H (registration N2483F) operated by Tovsen, Mark A. was involved in an aviation accident near Figure 8 Lake, AK. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A private pilot and passenger were uninjured after a forced landing on a survey trail due to fuel exhaustion, resulting in the airplane nosing over on soft soil.
Accident Overview
A private pilot and his passenger were uninjured following a forced landing on a survey trail. The pilot reported that the airplane ran out of fuel and nosed over during the landing roll on soft soil.
Pilot Actions
The pilot stated that he did not visually inspect the airplane's fuel tanks prior to departure, but believed he had sufficient fuel for the local flight, which involved looking for moose.
Pilot Records
A review of the pilot's records revealed that his last FAA medical certificate had expired six years before the flight. Additionally, he had not accomplished a biennial flight review within the preceding 24 months.
What happened in the 7 Sept 1988 Cessna 180H accident near Figure 8 Lake, AK?
A private pilot and passenger were uninjured after a forced landing on a survey trail due to fuel exhaustion, resulting in the airplane nosing over on soft soil.
Were there any fatalities in the 7 Sept 1988 Cessna 180H accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 7 Sept 1988 involved a Cessna 180H, registration N2483F, operated by Tovsen, Mark A., at Figure 8 Lake, AK.
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