N33NCESSNA T-337D 1989-08-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA T-337D S/N: 337-1122

Summary

On August 19, 1989, a Cessna T-337D (N33N) was involved in an incident near Howell, MI. All 4 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL'S NOT PERFORMING CORRECT CALIBRATION OF FUEL GAGES.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI89LA172. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N33N.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 19, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89LA172
Location
HOWELL, MI
Event ID
20001213X29083
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL'S NOT PERFORMING CORRECT CALIBRATION OF FUEL GAGES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
337-1122
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
T-337D C337
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
K R AVIATION INC
Address
800 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD STE 100
Status
Deregistered
City
FORT LAUDERDALE
State / Zip Code
FL 33311-1733
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# CHI89LA172