N2592YCESSNA 172D 1990-10-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172D S/N: 17249892

Summary

On October 04, 1990, a Cessna 172D (N2592Y) was involved in an accident near Midland, MI. 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: THE PILOT DID NOT REFUEL RESULTING IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE INADVERTENT STALL ENCOUNTERED DURING THE FORCED LANDING WAS ALSO A CAUSE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI91LA003. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2592Y.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 4, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI91LA003
Location
MIDLAND, MI
Event ID
20001212X24427
Coordinates
43.620639, -84.219192
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT DID NOT REFUEL RESULTING IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE INADVERTENT STALL ENCOUNTERED DURING THE FORCED LANDING WAS ALSO A CAUSE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17249892
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172D C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SMITH HUGH A
Address
4750 CURVE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
FREELAND
State / Zip Code
MI 48623
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# CHI91LA003