N2799E

We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

Safety history

  • July 16, 1983Accident

    THE PILOT HAD TAKEN A CHECK OUT IN THE ACFT EARLIER AND AFTER THAT FLT THE FUEL TANKS REGISTERED LESS THEN 1/2 FULL. THE PILOT ADDED 6 GALLONS TO EACH TANK PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. AFTER FLYING ABOUT 1 HOUR, 2 PASSENGERS BECAME AIRSICK SO A LANDING WAS MADE AT AN EMERGENCY STRIP. DURING TAKEOFF 2 HOURS LATER AT ABOUT 300 FT AGL THE ENGINE LOST POWER, AND THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING. THERE WAS ONE-HALF GALLON OF FUEL IN ONE TANK AND THE OTHER TANK WAS EMPTY. THE CARBURETOR BOWL WAS DRY. THERE WAS

    Cessna 172