N1745R

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 185F S/N: 18502465

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