N23380CESSNA 150H 1992-04-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 150H S/N: 15068916

Summary

On April 06, 1992, a Cessna 150H (N23380) was involved in an accident near Elizabeth City, NC. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. A FACTOR WAS THE SOFT TERRAIN AT THE FORCED LANDING SITE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL92LA074. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N23380.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 6, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL92LA074
Location
ELIZABETH CITY, NC
Event ID
20001211X14372
Coordinates
36.290401, -76.219108
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. A FACTOR WAS THE SOFT TERRAIN AT THE FORCED LANDING SITE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15068916
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
150H C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
XXX
Status
Deregistered
City
XXX
State / Zip Code
OK 73125
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# ATL92LA074