N8284GCESSNA A188B 1991-08-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA A188B S/N: 18801285T

Summary

On August 26, 1991, a Cessna A188B (N8284G) was involved in an incident near New Market, MD. 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: INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE INOPERATIVE FUEL QUANTITY GAGES.

This incident is documented in NTSB report BFO91LA076. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8284G.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 26, 1991
NTSB Number
BFO91LA076
Location
NEW MARKET, MD
Event ID
20001212X17784
Coordinates
39.410034, -77.270401
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE INOPERATIVE FUEL QUANTITY GAGES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18801285T
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
A188B C188
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ZENITH TRADE INC
Address
4699 N FEDERAL HWY STE 109E
Status
Deregistered
City
POMPANO BEACH
State / Zip Code
FL 33064-6510
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# BFO91LA076