Accident Details
Date
Saturday, September 28, 1991
NTSB Number
MIA91LA226
Location
PALM BEACH, FL
Event ID
20001212X18154
Coordinates
26.690361, -80.030479
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO REFUEL BEFORE DEPARTURE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN BECOMING LOST/DISORIENTED, AND OPERATION WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN EQUIPMENT.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N1669Y
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17249369
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
KENNETH POTEET FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
27500 SW 164TH COURT
Status
Deregistered
City
HOMESTEAD
State / Zip Code
FL 33031
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# MIA91LA226