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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Cessna 172N · Auburn, CA · August 18, 1984

Date: August 18, 1984 · 15:10 local
Place: Auburn, CA
Phase of flight: Fcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N733XQ
NTSB investigation: NTSBLAX84LA442
Reported as: Cessna 172N
Reported engine: Lycoming O320H2AD
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 104 total20 in this make and model21 in the last 90 days

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What happened

The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.

Ran out of fuel on student crosscountry. Wing buckled on landing.

As the FAA filed it

RAN OUT OF FUEL ON STUDENT CROSSCOUNTRY. WING BUCKLED ON LANDING.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB LAX84LA442Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAuburn, CAThe acft made a forced landing on an abandoned airstrip after the engine quit during a x-country. The solo student plt said he encountered head winds and lower than expected ground speeds even with increased power. He said that the fuel gages indicated 1/8…Aug 18, 1984 · Substantial damage