Summary
On April 17, 1995, a Cessna 172M (N80187) was involved in an accident near Yolo, CA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's improper preflight preparation which led to fuel exhaustion.
On April 16, 1995, at 1948 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172M, N80187, operated by the American Aero Club, experienced a total loss of engine power while cruising near Yolo, California. The pilot made a forced landing in a rough dirt field and nosed over. The airplane was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the personal flight. The private pilot received minor injuries, and the passenger was not injured. The flight originated from Lakeport, California, at 1910.
According to a responding sheriff deputy, the pilot reported that he ran out of fuel. No evidence of fuel was observed in the airplane.
This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX95LA163. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N80187.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
the pilot's improper preflight preparation which led to fuel exhaustion.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On April 16, 1995, at 1948 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172M, N80187, operated by the American Aero Club, experienced a total loss of engine power while cruising near Yolo, California. The pilot made a forced landing in a rough dirt field and nosed over. The airplane was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the personal flight. The private pilot received minor injuries, and the passenger was not injured. The flight originated from Lakeport, California, at 1910.
According to a responding sheriff deputy, the pilot reported that he ran out of fuel. No evidence of fuel was observed in the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX95LA163