N4726XCESSNA 320 1991-10-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 320 S/N: 3200026

Summary

On October 06, 1991, a Cessna 320 (N4726X) was involved in an accident near Gadsden, AL. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FUEL STARVATION DUE TO INCORRECT FUEL LINE INSTALLATIONS, AN INOPERATIVE FUEL BOOST PUMP, AND INCORRECT PILOT PROCEDURE. A FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S INTENTIONAL OPERATION WITH A KNOWN FUEL SYSTEM DEFICIENCY.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL92LA003. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4726X.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 6, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL92LA003
Location
GADSDEN, AL
Event ID
20001212X18237
Coordinates
34.010971, -86.010093
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL STARVATION DUE TO INCORRECT FUEL LINE INSTALLATIONS, AN INOPERATIVE FUEL BOOST PUMP, AND INCORRECT PILOT PROCEDURE. A FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S INTENTIONAL OPERATION WITH A KNOWN FUEL SYSTEM DEFICIENCY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
3200026
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
320 C320
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
150G

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DOEBLER H ANDREW
Address
769 GRETA LOOP
City
MYRTLE BEACH
State / Zip Code
SC 29579
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# ATL92LA003