N75841CESSNA T207A 1991-03-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA T207A S/N: 20700656

Summary

On March 16, 1991, a Cessna T207A (N75841) was involved in an incident near Las Vegas, NV. All 8 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO FUEL SIPHONING IN FLIGHT FROM AN UNSECURED FILLER CAP. THE INACCURATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT BY THE PILOT WAS ALSO CAUSAL IN THIS ACCIDENT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA136. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N75841.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 16, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA136
Location
LAS VEGAS, NV
Event ID
20001212X16634
Coordinates
36.079963, -115.140548
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
8
Total Aboard
8

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO FUEL SIPHONING IN FLIGHT FROM AN UNSECURED FILLER CAP. THE INACCURATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT BY THE PILOT WAS ALSO CAUSAL IN THIS ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
20700656
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
T207A C207
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
OWEN ROLLAND
Address
BOX 252
Status
Deregistered
City
LOS FRESNOS
State / Zip Code
TX 78566
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# LAX91LA136