At 1742 Pacific time, a Cessna 172N lost engine power during cruise flight and was damaged in a forced landing to I-10 near Alhambra. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The pilot reported his calculations were in error and the airplane ran out of fuel.
June 02, Alhambra, Calif. / Cessna 172
At 1742 Pacific time, a Cessna 172N lost engine power during cruise flight and was damaged in a forced landing to I-10 near Alhambra. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The pilot reported his calculations were in error and the airplane ran out of fuel....
Key Takeaways:
- A Cessna 172N experienced a loss of engine power during cruise flight, necessitating a forced landing on I-10 near Alhambra.
- The aircraft sustained damage during the landing, but the pilot and two passengers were uninjured.
- The incident was caused by pilot error, as the pilot's fuel calculations were incorrect, leading the airplane to run out of fuel.
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