N49308

Substantial
None

AEROTEK PITTS S-1T S/N: 1004

Summary

On February 14, 1993, a Aerotek PITTS S-1T (N49308) was involved in an incident near Sun City, FL. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO VERIFY FUEL LOAD AFTER REFUELING, WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA93LA069. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N49308.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, February 14, 1993
NTSB Number
MIA93LA069
Location
SUN CITY, FL
Event ID
20001211X11870
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO VERIFY FUEL LOAD AFTER REFUELING, WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AEROTEK
Serial Number
1004
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PITTS S-1T AB11
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
C J ABBOTT CO
Address
PO BOX 6
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Status
Deregistered
City
OMAHA
State / Zip Code
NE 68102
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA93LA069