Accident Details
Date
Saturday, July 1, 1989
NTSB Number
BFO89LA051
Location
BRIDGEPORT, WV
Event ID
20001213X28739
Coordinates
39.289710, -80.249206
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER BECAUSE OF FUEL STARVATION. FUEL STARVATION OCCURRED BECAUSE OF UNPORTING OF FUEL FROM THE TANK OUTLET WHEN THE AIRCRAFT WAS IN A SLIP ATTITUDE SHORTLY BEFORE THE POWER LOSS. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR IS INADEQUATE INFORMATION IN THE FLIGHT MANUAL CAUTIONING OF THE POTENTIAL UNPORTING OF THE FUEL OUTLET.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N1975N
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
12211
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
PATRICK MILAN JR
Address
PO BOX 495
Status
Deregistered
City
SHINNSTON
State / Zip Code
WV 26431
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# BFO89LA051