N76918CESSNA 140 1990-04-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 140 S/N: 11360

Summary

On April 10, 1990, a Cessna 140 (N76918) was involved in an accident near Chico, CA. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FUEL STARVATION DUE TO UNPORTING OF THE FUEL PICK UP IN THE FUEL TANK SELECTED FOR THE TAKEOFF.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90LA142. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N76918.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 10, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA142
Location
CHICO, CA
Event ID
20001212X22948
Coordinates
39.740833, -121.829269
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL STARVATION DUE TO UNPORTING OF THE FUEL PICK UP IN THE FUEL TANK SELECTED FOR THE TAKEOFF.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
11360
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1954
Model / ICAO
140 C140
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
140

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MCCOY KEVIN P
Address
2251 SAN SEBASTIAN DR
City
BIG PINE KEY
State / Zip Code
FL 33043-5109
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# LAX90LA142