MINR · Cessna A185F · 1997-07-02 · BAY ST. LOUIS, MS, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA97LA203
Event ID
20001208X08460
Type
Accident
Date
1997-07-02
Location
BAY ST. LOUIS, MS, USA
Coordinates
30.269935, -89.479385
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
4
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
A185F
Registration
N5054R
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NR
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper short field landing procedure and use of full flaps prior to being assured of reaching the proper touchdown point, resulting in an in-flight collision with an embankment, and subsequent nose over. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power due to improper fuel management resulting in fuel exhaustion.