Accident · 2009-07-29
What the record says
- Event date
- 2009-07-29
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA A185F (N989DM)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The pilot not checking the security of the fuel caps prior to flight leading to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent non-mechanical loss of engine power during descent.
Source: NTSB case CEN09CA477Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Private | None | 39 | Class 3 (2007-08-01) | 1,575 total · 1,000 in this make/model · 1,535 as PIC · 60 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.