Accident Details
Date
Thursday, January 16, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL92FA040
Location
COLUMBIA, SC
Event ID
20001211X13932
Coordinates
33.989276, -81.000640
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO ASSURE THAT AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL WAS ON BOARD THE AIRPLANE FOR THE INTENDED FLIGHT, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING THE FORCED LANDING RESULTING IN A STALL/SPIN. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN A CESSNA 140.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N1976N
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
12212
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
WATKINS THOMAS M
Address
111 LEEWARD RD
Status
Deregistered
City
COLUMBIA
State / Zip Code
SC 29212
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# ATL92FA040