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Accident · Destroyed

FAA accident report · Cessna 206CESSNA · Duanesburg, NY · July 30, 1985

Date: July 30, 1985 · 20:30 local
Place: Duanesburg, NY
Airport: Duanesburg
Phase of flight: Descent
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Destroyed
Aircraft: N5197U
NTSB investigation: NTSBNYC85LA200
Reported as: Cessna 206CESSNA
Reported engine: Continental IO520A
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 500 total130 in this make and model99 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 fuel tank dry while buzzing the airport. Landed on route 20. Hit road signs and posts. Reexamined under 609.

As the FAA filed it

RAN FUEL TANK DRY WHILE BUZZING THE AIRPORT. LANDED ON ROUTE 20. HIT ROAD SIGNS AND POSTS. REEXAMINED UNDER 609.

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 NYC85LA200Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDuanesburg, NYAccordidng to the pilot, he was making a low pass over Duanesburg airport to observe the area before landing. While over the airport, the engine quit and he had to make an emergency landing on route 20. The pass was made at about 300 to 400 feet above the…Jul 31, 1985 · Destroyed