N7744UCESSNA 172E 1989-06-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172E

Summary

On June 26, 1989, a Cessna 172E (N7744U) was involved in an incident near Mariposa, CA. 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: STUDENT PILOT'S MISCALCULATION OF THE FUEL SUPPLY WHICH LED TO A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX89LA235. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7744U.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 26, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA235
Location
MARIPOSA, CA
Event ID
20001213X28609
Coordinates
37.489459, -119.999038
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

STUDENT PILOT'S MISCALCULATION OF THE FUEL SUPPLY WHICH LED TO A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1964
Model / ICAO
172E C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172E

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ARNOLD DAVID L
Address
15843 NE THOMPSON CT
City
PORTLAND
State / Zip Code
OR 97230-5221
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# LAX89LA235