N5416TCESSNA 172E 1993-05-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172E S/N: 17251316

Summary

On May 16, 1993, a Cessna 172E (N5416T) was involved in an accident near Manassas, VA. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION, DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO93LA090. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5416T.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 16, 1993
NTSB Number
BFO93LA090
Location
MANASSAS, VA
Event ID
20001211X12320
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION, DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17251316
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172E C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CONTINENTAL AVIATION CLUB INC
Address
6485 FENESTRA COURT
Status
Deregistered
City
BURKE
State / Zip Code
VA 22015
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# BFO93LA090