NONE · CESSNA 180K · 1990-04-25 · CRYSTAL SPRINGS, MS, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA90LA110
Event ID
20001212X22973
Type
Accident
Date
1990-04-25
Location
CRYSTAL SPRINGS, MS, USA
Coordinates
31.979557, -90.349143
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
180K
Registration
N61714
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
PILOTS FAILURE TO ASSURE THAT THE FUEL CAP WAS IN POSITION AND SECURED PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. THIS RESULTED IN FUEL SIPHONING OVERBOARD RESULTING IN THE PRECAUTIONARY LANDING.