N6278ACESSNA 182 1991-06-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 182 S/N: 33078

Summary

On June 14, 1991, a Cessna 182 (N6278A) was involved in an accident near Farmerville, LA. 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: A FUEL STARVATION INDUCED POWER LOSS DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SELECT THE PROPER FUEL TANK.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW91LA096. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6278A.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 14, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91LA096
Location
FARMERVILLE, LA
Event ID
20001212X17266
Coordinates
32.770282, -92.399253
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A FUEL STARVATION INDUCED POWER LOSS DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SELECT THE PROPER FUEL TANK.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
33078
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
2008
Model / ICAO
182 C182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
T182T

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
JOHNSTONE JON T
Address
740 RUTHERFORD CIR
City
BRENTWOOD
State / Zip Code
CA 94513-2612
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# FTW91LA096