N13DTCESSNA 401 1991-09-12 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

CESSNA 401 S/N: 4010247

Summary

On September 12, 1991, a Cessna 401 (N13DT) was involved in an accident near Jackson, TN. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SELECT THE MAIN FUEL TANKS PRIOR TO THE APPROACH, RESULTING IN FUEL STARVATION AND ENGINE STOPPAGE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL91LA172. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N13DT.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 12, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL91LA172
Location
JACKSON, TN
Event ID
20001212X18023
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SELECT THE MAIN FUEL TANKS PRIOR TO THE APPROACH, RESULTING IN FUEL STARVATION AND ENGINE STOPPAGE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
4010247
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
401 C401
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MONTAGUE BLDG CO INC
Address
10305 PENNY RD
Status
Deregistered
City
RALEIGH
State / Zip Code
NC 27606
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# ATL91LA172