ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 368923
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| Date: | Saturday 15 April 1989 |
| Time: | 13:27 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 175 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N8174T |
| MSN: | 17556874 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1960 |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL GO-300-D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Victorville, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Kernville, CA (LO5) |
| Daggett, CA (KDAG) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE AIRCRAFT OWNER WAS NOT A PILOT AND ENGAGED THE SERVICES OF A LOCAL PILOT TO FLY THE AIRCRAFT FROM A MAINTENANCE FACILITY TO ITS HOME BASE. THE PILOT ASSUMED THAT THE OWNER WAS A PILOT THAT JUST WAS NOT CURRENT AND OBSERVED THE OWNER CONDUCT THE PREFLIGHT. THE PILOT VERBALLY CONFIRMED THE ADEQUACY OF FUEL FOR THE FLIGHT WITH THE OWNER. THE OWNER ESTIMATED ONE HALF TANKS BY FUEL GAUGE, VISUAL, AND DIP STICK INDICATIONS. THE AIRCRAFT DID NOT HAVE ANY EVIDENCE OF FUEL ON BOARD AFTER THE FORCED LANDING AND THE DEPARTURE FUEL WAS ESTIMATED TO BE 10 GALLONS.
Probable Cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CONDUCT AN ADEQUATE PREFLIGHT AND ASSURE THE PROPER QUANTITY OF FUEL ON BOARD FOR THE PROPOSED FLIGHT.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX89LA161
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Mar-2024 08:55 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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