N78734CESSNA A188B 1992-07-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA A188B S/N: 1880156T

Summary

On July 20, 1992, a Cessna A188B (N78734) was involved in an incident near Twin Falls, ID. 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 REFUEL RESULTING IN FUEL EXHAUSTION AND THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED DURING THE FORCED LANDING.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA92LA157. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N78734.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 20, 1992
NTSB Number
SEA92LA157
Location
TWIN FALLS, ID
Event ID
20001211X15259
Coordinates
43.500240, -111.889259
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 REFUEL RESULTING IN FUEL EXHAUSTION AND THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED DURING THE FORCED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
1880156T
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
A188B C188
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SIMPSON DAVID S DBA
Address
PO BOX 685
Status
Deregistered
City
LAVA HOT SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
ID 83246
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# SEA92LA157