Incident Details
A Cessna 152, operated by a student pilot, experienced a loss of engine power while in flight. The aircraft had been flying for approximately four hours since its last refueling. Upon the power loss, the student pilot executed a forced landing. During the landing, the aircraft sustained damage.
Subsequent examination revealed that the fuel line to the carburetor had become separated. The student pilot stated that before the power loss, the fuel gauges indicated about one-quarter tank of fuel remaining in each tank.
Post-Accident Inspection
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspectors conducted an examination of the engine. They noted no mechanical discrepancies with the engine. The fuel system anomaly was limited to the separated fuel line.