N6002RCESSNA 172G 1991-08-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172G S/N: 17253671

Summary

On August 01, 1991, a Cessna 172G (N6002R) was involved in an incident near Fredericksburg, VA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF THE IMPROPER FUEL TANK. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT DID NOT USE THE CHECK LIST.

This incident is documented in NTSB report BFO91LA071. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6002R.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 1, 1991
NTSB Number
BFO91LA071
Location
FREDERICKSBURG, VA
Event ID
20001212X17782
Coordinates
38.310424, -77.400741
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF THE IMPROPER FUEL TANK. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT DID NOT USE THE CHECK LIST.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17253671
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
172G C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172G

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ZELNER GREGORY M
Address
1590 ISLAND DR
City
MERRITT ISLAND
State / Zip Code
FL 32952-5836
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# BFO91LA071