N70122CESSNA 185E 1989-03-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 185E S/N: 18502004

Summary

On March 09, 1989, a Cessna 185E (N70122) was involved in an incident near Alexander Lake, AK. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING, DECISIONS WHICH RESULTED IN EXCEEDING THE AMOUNT OF FUEL AVAILABLE WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC89LA052. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N70122.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, March 9, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA052
Location
ALEXANDER LAKE, AK
Event ID
20001213X27814
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING, DECISIONS WHICH RESULTED IN EXCEEDING THE AMOUNT OF FUEL AVAILABLE WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18502004
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
185E C185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
JOHNSON FRED E
Address
PO BOX 521170
Status
Deregistered
City
BIG LAKE
State / Zip Code
AK 99652-1170
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# ANC89LA052