Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, April 25, 1990
NTSB Number
MIA90LA110
Location
CRYSTAL SPRINGS, MS
Event ID
20001212X22973
Coordinates
31.979557, -90.349143
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
PILOTS FAILURE TO ASSURE THAT THE FUEL CAP WAS IN POSITION AND SECURED PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. THIS RESULTED IN FUEL SIPHONING OVERBOARD RESULTING IN THE PRECAUTIONARY LANDING.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N61714
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18052791
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
WYGANT DEE R
Address
HC 60 BOX 251B
Status
Deregistered
City
COPPER CENTER
State / Zip Code
AK 99573-9704
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# MIA90LA110