N6418ACESSNA 182 1992-03-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 182 S/N: 33218

Summary

On March 10, 1992, a Cessna 182 (N6418A) was involved in an accident near Deland, FL. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER AIRSPEED (VS) RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE INCORRECT FUEL SELECTOR POSITION RESULTING IN THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION AND FATIGUE OF THE PILOT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA92LA095. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6418A.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, March 10, 1992
NTSB Number
MIA92LA095
Location
DELAND, FL
Event ID
20001211X14338
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER AIRSPEED (VS) RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE INCORRECT FUEL SELECTOR POSITION RESULTING IN THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION AND FATIGUE OF THE PILOT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
33218
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1956
Model / ICAO
182 C182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
RED BARON AERIAL ADS INC
Address
1571 PORT ST LUCIE BLVD
Status
Deregistered
City
PORT ST LUCIE
State / Zip Code
FL 33452
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# MIA92LA095