N6479LCESSNA 152 1989-04-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 152 S/N: 15284411

Summary

On April 17, 1989, a Cessna 152 (N6479L) was involved in an incident near Kenai, AK. 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: IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC89LA060. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6479L.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 17, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA060
Location
KENAI, AK
Event ID
20001213X28015
Coordinates
60.660240, -150.900222
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15284411
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
152 C152
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WILBURS INC DBA
Address
1740 EAST FIFTH AVENUE
Status
Deregistered
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99501
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# ANC89LA060