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NTSB investigation record

LAX98LA183

Completed

Cessna 172H· N2573L

Date
June 5, 1998
Location
Mariposa, CA
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and improper in-flight decision not to make a precautionary landing for additional fuel.

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