N21GCCESSNA T-337G-P 1989-10-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA T-337G-P S/N: P3370130

Summary

On October 22, 1989, a Cessna T-337G-P (N21GC) was involved in an incident near Laredo, TX. 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: DOUBLE ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE FUEL EXHAUSTION WAS CAUSED BY INCORRECT INFLIGHT FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS AND ONE INACCURATE FUEL QUANITY GAUGE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DARK NIGHT RESTRICTION TO VISIBILITY.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW90LA014. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N21GC.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 22, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW90LA014
Location
LAREDO , TX
Event ID
20001213X29611
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

DOUBLE ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE FUEL EXHAUSTION WAS CAUSED BY INCORRECT INFLIGHT FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS AND ONE INACCURATE FUEL QUANITY GAUGE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DARK NIGHT RESTRICTION TO VISIBILITY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
P3370130
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
T-337G-P C337
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
CO TRANS AMER NGC PO BOX 1908
Status
Deregistered
City
LAREDO
State / Zip Code
TX 78040
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# FTW90LA014