N732AGCESSNA 210L 1989-06-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 210L S/N: 210-61358

Summary

On June 16, 1989, a Cessna 210L (N732AG) was involved in an accident near Miramar, FL. The accident resulted in 3 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: INADEQUATE PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE FAULTY READING FROM THE FUEL QUANTITY INDICATOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA89LA175. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N732AG.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 16, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89LA175
Location
MIRAMAR, FL
Event ID
20001213X28620
Coordinates
25.990558, -80.279190
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE FAULTY READING FROM THE FUEL QUANTITY INDICATOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
210-61358
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
210L C210
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
VANDERWYST HOLDINGS INC
Address
1013 CENTRE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19805-1265
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# MIA89LA175