MINR · CESSNA R172K · 1993-11-25 · MANCOS, CO, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW94LA039
Event ID
20001211X13739
Type
Accident
Date
1993-11-25
Location
MANCOS, CO, USA
Coordinates
37.339897, -108.289733
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
3
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
R172K
Registration
N8833T
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
FUEL EXHAUSTION INDUCED POWER LOSS AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION, DURING WHICH HE FAILED TO INSURE THAT THE AIRPLANE HAD BEEN REFUELED TO CAPACITY. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.