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Aug 20, 2017
N9526 accident at St Marys, PA
Bell 47G — Fuel exhaustion at St Marys, PA
DateAug 20, 2017
Tail numberN9526
AircraftBell 47G · Bell 47 · B47G
LocationSt Marys, PA
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 91 Instructional
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseERA17LA285
Probable cause
The student pilot's inadequate prefight planning and en route fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
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