MINR · CESSNA 177RG · 1989-04-08 · BARNWELL, SC, USA
Event
NTSB number
ATL89LA128
Event ID
20001213X28032
Type
Accident
Date
1989-04-08
Location
BARNWELL, SC, USA
Coordinates
33.240612, -81.359588
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
177RG
Registration
N7504V
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S POOR IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION IN CONTINUING FLIGHT TO THE DESTINATION AIRPORT WITHOUT REFUELING WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION. UNFAVORABLE WINDS AND INADEQUATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.