N1672MCESSNA 182P 1989-04-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 182P S/N: 18264411

Summary

On April 05, 1989, a Cessna 182P (N1672M) was involved in an accident near Los Lunas, NM. 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: INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXAUSTION FROM AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: FALSE FUEL QUANTITY INDICATION, HARD LANDING BY THE PILOT, AND UNEVEN TERRAIN CONDITIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN89LA102. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1672M.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 5, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89LA102
Location
LOS LUNAS, NM
Event ID
20001213X28077
Coordinates
34.810554, -106.729850
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXAUSTION FROM AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: FALSE FUEL QUANTITY INDICATION, HARD LANDING BY THE PILOT, AND UNEVEN TERRAIN CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18264411
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
182P C182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DOUGLE EAGLE II AIRCRAFT INC
Address
PO BOX 27800 STE 184
Status
Deregistered
City
ALBUQUERQUE
State / Zip Code
NM 87125
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# DEN89LA102