N6195ECESSNA 172 1990-05-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172 S/N: 46295

Summary

On May 22, 1990, a Cessna 172 (N6195E) was involved in an accident near Urbana, OH. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL, AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT, WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI90DEK05. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6195E.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 22, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI90DEK05
Location
URBANA, OH
Event ID
20001212X23091
Coordinates
40.099449, -83.749786
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL, AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT, WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
46295
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1958
Model / ICAO
172 C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HEDRICK HAROLD F
Address
8401 CESSNA DR
City
NEW PORT RICHEY
State / Zip Code
FL 34654-5201
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# CHI90DEK05