MINR · CESSNA 185F · 1991-05-12 · SANFORD, ME, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC91LA234
Event ID
20001212X17111
Type
Accident
Date
1991-05-12
Location
SANFORD, ME, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
185F
Registration
N1745R
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PROCEDURE BY NOT PLACING THE FUEL SELECTOR ON THE TANK WITH THE MOST FUEL, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION AND A FORCED LANDING IN TREES.