On September 2, 1990, a Cessna 172N (registration N733CH) operated by Aero Center One was involved in an aviation accident near Pine City, MN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF THE FUEL SUPPLY, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE MAKE AND MODEL OF AIRCRAFT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
After a cross-country flight, a pilot with two passengers took off to refuel at a nearby airport. Shortly after takeoff from runway 35, the engine lost power. The aircraft crashed north of the runway, left of the centerline, and came to rest nose down.
Accident Details
The pilot had just completed a cross-country flight and took off with two passengers aboard to fly to a nearby airport for refueling. After departure from runway 35, the engine lost power. The aircraft crashed approximately one-quarter mile north of the runway and to the left of the runway centerline. Impact occurred in a left wing low attitude. The aircraft came to rest in a nose-down position with the tail broken down and to the right.
Post-Accident Examination
Approximately 7 ounces of fuel were found in the aircraft following the accident. Subsequently, the engine was successfully run during an operational check, indicating it was capable of normal operation.
Pilot Information
The pilot had accumulated 3 hours of flight time in this make and model of aircraft.
What happened in the 2 Sept 1990 Cessna 172N accident near Pine City, MN?
After a cross-country flight, a pilot with two passengers took off to refuel at a nearby airport. Shortly after takeoff from runway 35, the engine lost power. The aircraft crashed north of the runway, left of the centerline, and came to rest nose down.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 2 Sept 1990 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N733CH, operated by Aero Center One, at Pine City, MN.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF THE FUEL SUPPLY, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE MAKE AND MODEL OF AIRCRAFT.
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