N2791UCESSNA 172 1993-06-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172 S/N: 17250391

Summary

On June 27, 1993, a Cessna 172 (N2791U) was involved in an accident near Danville, CA. The accident resulted in 3 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S POOR FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE DOWNSLOPING TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX93LA268. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2791U.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 27, 1993
NTSB Number
LAX93LA268
Location
DANVILLE, CA
Event ID
20001211X12664
Coordinates
37.810642, -121.969223
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S POOR FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE DOWNSLOPING TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17250391
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1963
Model / ICAO
172 C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CAMPOS J MANUEL
Address
750 N KING RD 813
Status
Deregistered
City
SAN JOSE
State / Zip Code
CA 95133
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# LAX93LA268