N5921RCESSNA 172G 1991-08-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172G S/N: 17253590

Summary

On August 18, 1991, a Cessna 172G (N5921R) was involved in an incident near Hilo, HI. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO THE INSTALLATION OF A NON STANDARD PROPELLER FOR WHICH NO PERFORMANCE CHARTS WERE AVAILABLE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA361. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5921R.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 18, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA361
Location
HILO, HI
Event ID
20001212X17903
Coordinates
19.690513, -155.080642
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO THE INSTALLATION OF A NON STANDARD PROPELLER FOR WHICH NO PERFORMANCE CHARTS WERE AVAILABLE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17253590
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
172G C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
KAINOA AVIATION INC
Address
GATE 34 HILO INTL AIRPORT
Status
Deregistered
City
HILO
State / Zip Code
HI 96720
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# LAX91LA361