Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, November 26, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX92LA059
Location
TUCSON, AZ
Event ID
20001212X18484
Coordinates
32.150978, -110.930267
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION, HER FAILURE TO ENSURE THAT AN ADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY WAS ONBOARD AND HER DECISION NOT TO REFUEL THE AIRCRAFT PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE: 1) THE INOPERATIVE LEFT FUEL GAGE; 2) THE FAILURE OF THE OPERATOR MANAGEMENT TO ADEQUATELY MAINTAIN THE AIRCRAFT AND 3) THE PILOT'S DECISION TO OPERATE THE AIRCRAFT WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN THE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N1986X
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18256086
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
MARSLAND RICHARD G
Address
5711 E FORT LOWELL RD
Status
Deregistered
City
TUCSON
State / Zip Code
AZ 85712-5213
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# LAX92LA059