Accident Details
Date
Sunday, April 19, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA180
Location
MESQUITE, NV
Event ID
20001211X14459
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND IMPROPER FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. FACTORS RELATING TO THIS ACCIDENT WERE FUEL EXHAUSTION, AND THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN, AND LACK OF UNDERSTANDING OF THE AIRPLANE'S FUEL SYSTEM.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N6582G
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
150722082
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ROBERTI MICHAEL A
Address
5035 E ROADRUNNER DR
Status
Deregistered
City
MESA
State / Zip Code
AZ 85205
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# LAX92LA180