Incident at Gabriola Island
Summary
1997-05-09: The pilot declared "zero fuel" at 0232z, 9nm N.E. of Gabriola Island, at 5000 feet. He was given radar vectors to Gabriola Island where he landed safely in a farmers field.
Details
| CADORS Number | 1994P0247 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence Type | Incident |
| Reported By | |
| Occurred At | 1994-07-08 - Unknown time |
| Day or Night? | |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | |
| Aerodrome ID | |
| Aerodrome Name | |
| Geographic Location | British Columbia, Canada, North America, Pacific Region, Gabriola Island |
| TSB Occurrence Number | |
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| Reported By | |
| Categories | Fuel related,ATM/CNS |
| Events |
Aircraft Details (1 aircraft)
| Type | Aeroplane
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|---|---|
| Canadian Registration | FNZC | Flightaware (Registration) | Flightaware (Tracking) | AvHerald |
| Foreign Registration | |
| Country of Registration | Canada |
| Occurrence Type | Incident |
| Owner | |
| Operator | Private |
| Make |
CESSNA |
| Model | 172C |
| Year Built | 1962 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Engine Make | |
| Engine Model | |
| Gear Type | |
| Private | No |
| Amateur Built | No |
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| Flight Rule | |
| CARS Subpart | |
| Phase of Flight | Unknown |
| Damage | Unknown |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Events | Navigation assistance,Fuel management |