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