N3298QCESSNA 401 1991-08-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

CESSNA 401 S/N: 401-0098

Summary

On August 01, 1991, a Cessna 401 (N3298Q) was involved in an accident near Monroe, NC. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION, DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEM WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL91FA148. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3298Q.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 1, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL91FA148
Location
MONROE, NC
Event ID
20001212X17762
Coordinates
35.070919, -80.520736
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION, DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEM WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
401-0098
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
401 C401
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DAUGHERTY THOMAS A
Address
3215 JOHNNY CAKE LN
Status
Deregistered
City
CHARLOTTE
State / Zip Code
NC 28226
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# ATL91FA148