Accident Details
Date
Friday, September 9, 2005
NTSB Number
DFW05CA234
Location
Galveston, TX
Event ID
20051004X01575
Coordinates
29.618333, -94.986663
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper in-flight planning and decisions, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N68440
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15282297
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
3022 W NASA RD 1
Status
Deregistered
City
WEBSTER
State / Zip Code
TX 77598-6206
Country
United States
Analysis
This report is based on information received by the NTSB. Additional details may be found in the NTSB's public docket for this case. For further information, please contact the NTSB Office of Public Inquiries.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DFW05CA234