Apr 8, 1989
Accident
Substantial LAKELAND, FL
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION, WHILE THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS POSITIONED TO A TANK WITH THE LEAST AMOUNT OF FUEL. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE FAULTY FUEL QUANTITY INDICATION FOR THE RIGHT TANK.
NTSB MIA89LA125