N3888SCESSNA 172E 1990-05-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172E S/N: 17251088

Summary

On May 28, 1990, a Cessna 172E (N3888S) was involved in an accident near Glendale, AZ. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FUEL EXHAUSTION. RESULTING FROM THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PERFORM REFUELING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90LA198. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3888S.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 28, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA198
Location
GLENDALE, AZ
Event ID
20001212X23197
Coordinates
33.529632, -112.310623
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL EXHAUSTION. RESULTING FROM THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PERFORM REFUELING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17251088
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1963
Model / ICAO
172E C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FANT ELVIN T SR
Address
1109 S PLAZA WAY 341
Status
Deregistered
City
FLAGSTAFF
State / Zip Code
AZ 86001
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# LAX90LA198