N6088KCESSNA 150M 1991-07-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 150M S/N: 15077519

Summary

On July 27, 1991, a Cessna 150M (N6088K) was involved in an accident near Caribbean Sea. 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: IMPROPER PLACEMENT OF THE BOOST PUMP SELECTOR BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND, AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. THIS RESULTED IN THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA91LA192. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6088K.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 27, 1991
NTSB Number
MIA91LA192
Location
CARIBBEAN SEA
Event ID
20001212X17639
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER PLACEMENT OF THE BOOST PUMP SELECTOR BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND, AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. THIS RESULTED IN THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15077519
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
150M C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AEROTAXI INC
Address
6101 NW 31 WAY
Status
Deregistered
City
FT LAUDERDALE
State / Zip Code
FL 33309
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# MIA91LA192