N8278GCESSNA A188B 1991-06-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA A188B S/N: 188012765T

Summary

On June 24, 1991, a Cessna A188B (N8278G) was involved in an incident near Delta, CO. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: A TOTAL POWER LOSS DUE TO A RUPTURED FUEL LINE, AND THE INSTALLATION OF AN INCORRECT FUEL LINE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN91LA089. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8278G.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 24, 1991
NTSB Number
DEN91LA089
Location
DELTA, CO
Event ID
20001212X17246
Coordinates
38.739246, -108.070487
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A TOTAL POWER LOSS DUE TO A RUPTURED FUEL LINE, AND THE INSTALLATION OF AN INCORRECT FUEL LINE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
188012765T
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
A188B C188
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MITCHELL FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
HC 59 BOX 106
Status
Deregistered
City
ATKINSON
State / Zip Code
NE 68713-9422
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# DEN91LA089