N5172M

Substantial
Minor

BEECH C-23 S/N: M-2046

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 28, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA167
Location
COTTAGE GROVE, MN
Event ID
20001212X16960
Coordinates
44.810340, -92.920288
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
4
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S IMPROPER PRE FLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRPLANE AND IMPROPER FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N5172M
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
M-2046
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
C-23 BE23
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GENERAL AVIATION SERVICES INC
Address
13601 PIONEER TRAIL
Status
Deregistered
City
EDEN PRAIRIE
State / Zip Code
MN 55347
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# CHI91LA167