N1689ZCESSNA 185A 1991-07-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 185A S/N: 1850489

Summary

On July 13, 1991, a Cessna 185A (N1689Z) was involved in an incident near Wood River, AK. All 4 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. SOFT SAND IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC91LA098. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1689Z.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 13, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91LA098
Location
WOOD RIVER, AK
Event ID
20001212X17415
Coordinates
64.809059, -147.719482
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. SOFT SAND IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
1850489
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1962
Model / ICAO
185A C185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
185A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
T&R AIRPLANE LLC
Address
PO BOX 520502
City
BIG LAKE
State / Zip Code
AK 99652-0502
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# ANC91LA098