N30962CESSNA 177B 1990-04-19 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 177B S/N: 17701569

Summary

On April 19, 1990, a Cessna 177B (N30962) was involved in an accident near North Captiva, FL. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION, DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA90FA107. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N30962.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, April 19, 1990
NTSB Number
MIA90FA107
Location
NORTH CAPTIVA, FL
Event ID
20001212X22968
Coordinates
26.580554, -82.209495
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION, DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17701569
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1970
Model / ICAO
177B C177
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ANDERSON KAYE F
Address
201 PINK FLAMINGO DR
Status
Deregistered
City
CAPTIVA
State / Zip Code
FL 33924
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# MIA90FA107