N6157BCESSNA 182A 1992-10-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 182A S/N: 34157

Summary

On October 21, 1992, a Cessna 182A (N6157B) was involved in an accident near Globe, AZ. The accident resulted in 3 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FAILING TO COMPLY WITH AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES PERTAINING TO THE AIRPLANE'S FUEL BLADDERS RESULTING IN FUEL CAPACITY BEING DECREASED CAUSING FUEL EXHAUSTION AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX93LA016. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6157B.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, October 21, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX93LA016
Location
GLOBE, AZ
Event ID
20001211X15903
Coordinates
33.620204, -110.699226
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
3
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FAILING TO COMPLY WITH AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES PERTAINING TO THE AIRPLANE'S FUEL BLADDERS RESULTING IN FUEL CAPACITY BEING DECREASED CAUSING FUEL EXHAUSTION AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
34157
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1957
Model / ICAO
182A C182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
EMDE GILLEN
Address
PO BOX 974
Status
Deregistered
City
GLOBE
State / Zip Code
NC 85502
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# LAX93LA016