N7875TCESSNA 172A 1993-07-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172A S/N: 47475

Summary

On July 04, 1993, a Cessna 172A (N7875T) was involved in an accident near Moccasin, CA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 2 people uninjured out of 3 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PERFORM FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. FACTORS RELATED TO THIS ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OR INFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX93LA273. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7875T.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 4, 1993
NTSB Number
LAX93LA273
Location
MOCCASIN, CA
Event ID
20001211X12940
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PERFORM FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. FACTORS RELATED TO THIS ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OR INFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
47475
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172A C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FAIRCHILD STEPHEN R DBA
Address
10753 AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
COLUMBIA
State / Zip Code
CA 95310
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# LAX93LA273