N185JVCESSNA A185F 1991-07-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA A185F S/N: 18503213

Summary

On July 09, 1991, a Cessna A185F (N185JV) was involved in an accident near Norton, WV. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE INFLIGHT DECISION WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION AND THE LOST OF ENGINE POWER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO91LA067. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N185JV.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 9, 1991
NTSB Number
BFO91LA067
Location
NORTON, WV
Event ID
20001212X17464
Coordinates
38.910915, -79.940956
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE INFLIGHT DECISION WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION AND THE LOST OF ENGINE POWER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18503213
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
A185F C185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DURRETT DEWEY B
Address
RR 1 BOX 119B
Status
Deregistered
City
BELINGTON
State / Zip Code
WV 26250-9735
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# BFO91LA067