N911SACESSNA 152 1989-10-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 152 S/N: 15285247

Summary

On October 17, 1989, a Cessna 152 (N911SA) was involved in an incident near Immokalee, FL. 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: IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT BECOMING LOST OR DISORIENTED, AND THE TREE(S) IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA90LA012. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N911SA.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, October 17, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA90LA012
Location
IMMOKALEE, FL
Event ID
20001213X29657
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT BECOMING LOST OR DISORIENTED, AND THE TREE(S) IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15285247
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
152 C152
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SHIELDS AVIATION OF GEORGIA INC DBA
Address
855 ST JOHNS BLUFF RD CRAIG ARPT
Status
Deregistered
City
JACKSONVILLE
State / Zip Code
FL 32211
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# MIA90LA012