MINR · Rockwell COMMANDER 112 · 1998-06-20 · LAS VEGAS, NM, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW98LA281
Event ID
20001211X10323
Type
Accident
Date
1998-06-20
Location
LAS VEGAS, NM, USA
Coordinates
35.589763, -105.220901
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Rockwell
Model
COMMANDER 112
Registration
N1188J
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation for a cross country flight resulting in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors were, unsuitable terrain, lack of total aviation experience, and lack of total experience in make/model of aircraft.