MINR · Cessna 172RG · 1996-12-21 · STAMFORD, CT, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC97LA032
Event ID
20001208X07233
Type
Accident
Date
1996-12-21
Location
STAMFORD, CT, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
172RG
Registration
N4829V
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate fuel supply of fuel. Darkness and trees in the emergency landing area were related factors.