CHI91LA003
NTSB Identification: CHI91LA003 .
The docket is stored on NTSB microfiche number 42961.
Accident occurred Thursday, October 04, 1990 in MIDLAND, MI
Probable Cause Approval Date: 12/14/1992
Aircraft: CESSNA 172D, registration: N2592Y
Injuries: 1 Minor.

THE PILOT HAD CONDUCTED A ROUND-ROBIN TRIP FROM HIS HOME AIRPORT WITHOUT FUELING THE AIRCRAFT. ON THE RETURN LEG THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER AND A FORCED LANDING WAS INITIATED. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE 'LOST TOO MUCH AIRSPEED' AND THE AIRPLANE STALLED. INVESTIGATION REVEALED ONLY UNUSABLE FUEL IN THE FUEL TANKS.

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows:

THE PILOT DID NOT REFUEL RESULTING IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE INADVERTENT STALL ENCOUNTERED DURING THE FORCED LANDING WAS ALSO A CAUSE.

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