N4395NCESSNA 195 1989-03-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 195 S/N: 700

Summary

On March 19, 1989, a Cessna 195 (N4395N) was involved in an incident near Moore Haven, FL. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO INADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS A DITCH WHICH THE AIRCRAFT HIT AS THE PILOT WAS APPLYING BRAKES TO AVOID A FENCE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA89LA110. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4395N.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 19, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89LA110
Location
MOORE HAVEN, FL
Event ID
20001213X27950
Coordinates
26.830415, -81.090133
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO INADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS A DITCH WHICH THE AIRCRAFT HIT AS THE PILOT WAS APPLYING BRAKES TO AVOID A FENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
700
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
195 C195
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
14071 PEYTON DR UNIT 1948
Status
Deregistered
City
CHINO HILLS
State / Zip Code
CA 91709-7185
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# MIA89LA110