N68910CESSNA 152 1993-05-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 152 S/N: 15282397

Summary

On May 15, 1993, a Cessna 152 (N68910) was involved in an incident near Norfolk, VA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

This incident is documented in NTSB report BFO93LA087. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N68910.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 15, 1993
NTSB Number
BFO93LA087
Location
NORFOLK, VA
Event ID
20001211X12317
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15282397
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
152 C152
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WHITE INDUSTRIES INC
Address
PO BOX 198
Status
Deregistered
City
BATES CITY
State / Zip Code
MO 64011-0198
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# BFO93LA087