Accident Details
Date
Saturday, May 2, 1992
NTSB Number
SEA92LA087
Location
PRINEVILLE, OR
Event ID
20001211X14721
Coordinates
44.099227, -120.659347
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
6
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
6
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT IN COMMAND DELAYING HIS DECISION TO DIVERT FOR FUEL, OVERLOADING OF THE NOSE GEAR STRUT AND THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S INABILITY TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL SUBSEQUENT TO THE NOSE WHEEL SEPARATION. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S OPERATION OF THE AIRCRAFT WITH THE GEAR EXTENDED, HIS MISJUDGMENT OF THE FUEL SUPPLY, DUSK LIGHT CONDITIONS DURING THE FORCED LANDING, AND THE DIRT BANK.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5469V
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
21060958
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
PATRICK BONNIE
Address
1614 BEDFORD DR
Status
Deregistered
City
BOISE
State / Zip Code
ID 83705
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# SEA92LA087