Accident Details
Date
Monday, June 29, 1992
NTSB Number
NYC92LA134
Location
BETHEL PARK, PA
Event ID
20001211X14988
Coordinates
40.319099, -80.030006
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO DETERMINE THE FUEL QUANTITY PRIOR TO DEPARTURE, WHICH RESULTED IN A POWER LOSS DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION, OVER UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE AN IMPROPERLY READING RIGHT FUEL GAUGE, AND AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED CARBURETOR.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N6849G
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15072349
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
LEHNER WILLIAM J
Address
204 HILL PLACE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
VENETIA
State / Zip Code
PA 15367
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# NYC92LA134