MINR · CESSNA 177RG · 1990-10-14 · DE FUNIAK SPGS, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA91LA009
Event ID
20001212X24509
Type
Accident
Date
1990-10-14
Location
DE FUNIAK SPGS, FL, USA
Coordinates
30.849483, -86.199485
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
177RG
Registration
N52838
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE LOOSE FUEL CAP AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ASSURE THE AIRCRAFT WAS PROPERLY PREFLIGHTED, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL SIPHONING AND SUBSEQUENT FUEL EXHAUSTION. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: FAULTY FUEL QUANTITY GAGES, THE PILOT'S DECISION TO FLY WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN THE AIRCRAFT, DARK NIGHT, LACK OF A SUITABLE LANDING AREA, AND THE VEHICLE.