Summary
On July 14, 1993, a Cessna 172XP (N736TJ) was involved in an incident near Allen, TX. 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: FUEL EXHAUSTION INDUCED POWER LOSS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
On July 15, 1993, at approximately 0855 central daylight time, a Cessna 172XP, N736TJ, was found in a wooded area near Allen, Texas. The aircraft owner stated that the aircraft was stolen sometime during the evening of July 14, 1993, and sustained substantial damage. The number of persons on board, identities, and injuries, if any, are unknown. The aircraft was based at Dallas Air Park, (F69), and reportedly had departed from that facility.
Examination of the aircraft produced no evidence of structural or system failure or malfunction; however, no fuel was found in the aircraft and fuel system integrity was not compromised. Evidence that the occupant(s) had unsuccessfully attempted to set the aircraft on fire was present.
This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN93LA078. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N736TJ.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
FUEL EXHAUSTION INDUCED POWER LOSS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On July 15, 1993, at approximately 0855 central daylight time, a Cessna 172XP, N736TJ, was found in a wooded area near Allen, Texas. The aircraft owner stated that the aircraft was stolen sometime during the evening of July 14, 1993, and sustained substantial damage. The number of persons on board, identities, and injuries, if any, are unknown. The aircraft was based at Dallas Air Park, (F69), and reportedly had departed from that facility.
Examination of the aircraft produced no evidence of structural or system failure or malfunction; however, no fuel was found in the aircraft and fuel system integrity was not compromised. Evidence that the occupant(s) had unsuccessfully attempted to set the aircraft on fire was present. (Reference the narrative section of NTSB Form 6120.1/2, Pilot/Operator Report).
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN93LA078