N5127ECESSNA 180B 1992-05-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 180B S/N: 50427

Summary

On May 05, 1992, a Cessna 180B (N5127E) was involved in an incident near Jacksonville, NC. 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: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ENSURE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL FOR THE PLANNED FLIGHT; WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION. A FACTOR WAS THE HIGH VEGETATION IN THE FORCED LANDING FIELD.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL92LA095. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5127E.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 5, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL92LA095
Location
JACKSONVILLE, NC
Event ID
20001211X14564
Coordinates
34.760036, -77.400947
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ENSURE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL FOR THE PLANNED FLIGHT; WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION. A FACTOR WAS THE HIGH VEGETATION IN THE FORCED LANDING FIELD.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
50427
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1959
Model / ICAO
180B C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
180B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DAN HOWARD AIRCRAFT SALES LLC
Address
9061 AIRPORT WAY
City
TULSA
State / Zip Code
OK 74132-4010
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# ATL92LA095