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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Cessna 152 · Turner, ME · May 23, 1988

Date: May 23, 1988 · 14:30 local
Place: Turner, ME
Phase of flight: Fcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N46413
NTSB investigation: NTSBNYC88LA146
Reported as: Cessna 152
Reported engine: Lycoming O235L2C
People aboard: 2
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 118 total98 in this make and model1 in the last 90 days

N46413Registered now · Cessna 152S/N 15283045 · Built 1978 Airframe modelCessna 152 Engine modelLycoming 0-235 series4 cycle

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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 a local flight. Struck a tree and ground on landing.

As the FAA filed it

RAN OUT OF FUEL ON A LOCAL FLIGHT. STRUCK A TREE AND GROUND 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 NYC88LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTurner, METhe pilot said he preflighted the aircraft before departure. The pilot stated that he flew in the local area taking photos, then had started back towards the airport when the engine began to sputter. The pilot called bangor air rescue, checked instruments and…May 23, 1988 · Substantial damage