N1689Z

Substantial
None

CESSNA 185A S/N: 1850489

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 13, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91LA098
Location
WOOD RIVER, AK
Event ID
20001212X17415
Coordinates
64.809059, -147.719482
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