N6938XCESSNA 172B 1992-03-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172B S/N: 17247838

Summary

On March 08, 1992, a Cessna 172B (N6938X) was involved in an incident near Golden, 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 DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL. FACTORS WERE FALSE FUEL SENSOR INDICATIONS AND A FENCE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW92LA082. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6938X.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 8, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW92LA082
Location
GOLDEN, TX
Event ID
20001211X14288
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL. FACTORS WERE FALSE FUEL SENSOR INDICATIONS AND A FENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17247838
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1960
Model / ICAO
172B C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
14651 DALLAS PARKWAY STE 801
Status
Deregistered
City
DALLAS
State / Zip Code
TX 75240
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# FTW92LA082