N5889ACESSNA 172 1992-11-08 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

CESSNA 172 S/N: 28489

Summary

On November 08, 1992, a Cessna 172 (N5889A) was involved in an accident near Aurora, MO. The accident resulted in 4 minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRPLANE, A SWITCHED OFF FUEL SELECTOR AND FUEL STARVATION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI93LA027. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5889A.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, November 8, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI93LA027
Location
AURORA, MO
Event ID
20001211X16013
Coordinates
36.959842, -93.720733
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
4
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRPLANE, A SWITCHED OFF FUEL SELECTOR AND FUEL STARVATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
28489
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172 C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WARREN VERNON W
Address
114 LAKESHORE
Status
Deregistered
City
KIMBERLING
State / Zip Code
MO 65686
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# CHI93LA027