N1745RCESSNA 185F 1991-05-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 185F S/N: 18502465

Summary

On May 12, 1991, a Cessna 185F (N1745R) was involved in an accident near Sanford, ME. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PROCEDURE BY NOT PLACING THE FUEL SELECTOR ON THE TANK WITH THE MOST FUEL, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION AND A FORCED LANDING IN TREES.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC91LA234. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1745R.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 12, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91LA234
Location
SANFORD, ME
Event ID
20001212X17111
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PROCEDURE BY NOT PLACING THE FUEL SELECTOR ON THE TANK WITH THE MOST FUEL, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION AND A FORCED LANDING IN TREES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18502465
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
185F C185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
A185F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FISKE JAMES K
Address
484 SHARPNERS POND RD
City
NORTH ANDOVER
State / Zip Code
MA 01845-3334
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# NYC91LA234