N1669Y

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172C S/N: 17249369

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
Year Built
1962
Model / ICAO
172C C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

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