N758JNCESSNA 172K 1991-10-03 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 172K S/N: R1723134

Summary

On October 03, 1991, a Cessna 172K (N758JN) was involved in an accident near Everglades City, FL. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER MANAGEMENT OF FUEL. THIS RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE EXPERIENCING FUEL EXHAUSTION, FORCED LANDING, AND IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA92GA002. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N758JN.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 3, 1991
NTSB Number
MIA92GA002
Location
EVERGLADES CITY, FL
Event ID
20001212X18343
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER MANAGEMENT OF FUEL. THIS RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE EXPERIENCING FUEL EXHAUSTION, FORCED LANDING, AND IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
R1723134
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172K C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CIVIL AIR PATROL INC
Address
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
Status
Deregistered
City
MAXWELL AFB
State / Zip Code
AL 36112
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# MIA92GA002