Accident Details
Date
Saturday, May 11, 1991
NTSB Number
MIA91LA142
Location
LANTANA, FL
Event ID
20001212X17072
Coordinates
26.580438, -80.070106
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PERFORM FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY. ALSO, INADVERTENT STALL/MUSH BY THE PILOT DURING THE FORCED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS AN INCORRECT FUEL GAUGE.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N20PC
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
1507116
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SKINNER B W
Address
10950 SW 32ND ST
Status
Deregistered
City
MIAMI
State / Zip Code
FL 33165-2314
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# MIA91LA142