Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, September 30, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA409
Location
MINDEN, NV
Event ID
20001211X15741
Coordinates
39.009376, -119.750183
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
PILOT'S AND MECHANIC'S INADEQUATE INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT AND THE PILOT'S POOR INFLIGHT DECISION BY NOT RETURNING TO THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT AFTER EXPERIENCING THE INITIAL ENGINE LOSS OF POWER ON TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS FUEL STARVATION DUE TO FUEL SYSTEM CONTAMINATION, THE HIGH VEGETATION, AND THE ROAD SIGN.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N6755T
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
39055
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
AVIATION TRAINING INC
Address
21593 SKYWEST DR
Status
Deregistered
City
HAYWARD
State / Zip Code
CA 94541
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# LAX92LA409