Accident Varga 2150A N5074V, Thursday 31 July 1986

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Date:	Thursday 31 July 1986
Time:	16:15 LT
Type:	Varga 2150A
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	N5074V
MSN:	VAC 63-76
Total airframe hrs:	534 hours
Engine model:	Lycoming O-320
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Everett, WA - United States of America
Phase:	En route
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Concrete, WA
Destination airport:	Alderwood Manor, WA
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
THE PLT REPORTED HE MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN A WHEAT FIELD FOLLOWING A LOSS OF POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE ACFT STRUCK A DITCH AND NOSED OVER DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE PLT STATED HE SOULD HAVE REFUELED AT THE LAST STOP.

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