N21662

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172 S/N: 17263984

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 5, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91LA169
Location
MILLVILLE, OH
Event ID
20001212X17661
Coordinates
41.330696, -83.290252
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION AFTER BECOMING LOST, RESULTING IN ENGINE FUEL EXHAUSTION. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA, AND HIS LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF OPERATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17263984
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2004
Model / ICAO
172 C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SMEDLEY JONATHAN G
Address
1201 HIGH LONESOME
City
LEANDER
State / Zip Code
TX 78641-3658
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# NYC91LA169