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November 21, 1989 · Cessna 172 · N63496
Bremerton, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 21, 1989
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Bremerton, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N63496
Operator
Flight Tech
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA90LA020
WHILE IN CRUISE FLT IN IMC CONDITIONS. THE PILOT REPORTED TO ATC HE WAS HAVING ENGINE PROBLEMS. THE DUAL STUDENT STATED IT WAS FUEL. ATC VECTORED THE ACFT FOR LDG AT THE NEAREST ARPT. THE ACFT IMPACTED TREES 1.5 MILES NORTHEAST OF BREMERTON ARPT. THERE WAS NO FUEL IN THE TANKS OR ODOR OF FUEL AT THE SITE. THE PILOT REPORTED IN AN INTERVIEW THAT THE ENGINE QUIT FROM FUEL EXHAUSTION.
NTSB Probable Cause
FUEL EXHAUSTION AND INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING.
Full Narrative
WHILE IN CRUISE FLT IN IMC CONDITIONS. THE PILOT REPORTED TO ATC HE WAS HAVING ENGINE PROBLEMS. THE DUAL STUDENT STATED IT WAS FUEL. ATC VECTORED THE ACFT FOR LDG AT THE NEAREST ARPT. THE ACFT IMPACTED TREES 1.5 MILES NORTHEAST OF BREMERTON ARPT. THERE WAS NO FUEL IN THE TANKS OR ODOR OF FUEL AT THE SITE. THE PILOT REPORTED IN AN INTERVIEW THAT THE ENGINE QUIT FROM FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:45 PST
Nearest AirportBremmerton (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN63496
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorFlight Tech
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 27 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind190° @ 11 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 46
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time01:55
Weather SourceWFAC