N80509CESSNA 172M 1990-11-20 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 172M S/N: 17266628

Summary

On November 20, 1990, a Cessna 172M (N80509) was involved in an accident near Homestead, FL. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO INSURE ADEQUATE FUEL WAS PRESENT IN THE AIRCRAFT FOR THE FLIGHT RESULTING IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA91FA029. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N80509.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, November 20, 1990
NTSB Number
MIA91FA029
Location
HOMESTEAD, FL
Event ID
20001212X24652
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO INSURE ADEQUATE FUEL WAS PRESENT IN THE AIRCRAFT FOR THE FLIGHT RESULTING IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17266628
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
172M C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
YHM FLORIDA INC
Address
HANGAR 102 252 OPA LOCKA AIRPORT
Status
Deregistered
City
OPA LOCKA
State / Zip Code
FL 33054
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# MIA91FA029