N6582GCESSNA 150 1992-04-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 150 S/N: 150722082

Summary

On April 19, 1992, a Cessna 150 (N6582G) was involved in an incident near Mesquite, NV. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: 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.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA180. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6582G.

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
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
150722082
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
150 C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

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