N4021KNORTH AMERICAN NAVION 1992-03-16 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

NORTH AMERICAN NAVION S/N: NAV-4-1021

Summary

On March 16, 1992, a North American NAVION (N4021K) was involved in an accident near Elbe, WA. The accident resulted in 3 minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FUEL STARVATION, IMPROPER FUEL, IMPROPER AIRCRAFT SERVICING (FUELING), AND CLEARANCE NOT POSSIBLE. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: NO SUITABLE TERRAIN, LOW CEILINGS, DUSK AND TREES.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA92LA062. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4021K.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, March 16, 1992
NTSB Number
SEA92LA062
Location
ELBE, WA
Event ID
20001211X14353
Coordinates
46.760299, -122.159172
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL STARVATION, IMPROPER FUEL, IMPROPER AIRCRAFT SERVICING (FUELING), AND CLEARANCE NOT POSSIBLE. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: NO SUITABLE TERRAIN, LOW CEILINGS, DUSK AND TREES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
NORTH AMERICAN
Serial Number
NAV-4-1021
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
NAVION T2
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
NAVION

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
NORTHWEST NAVION INC
Address
16821 SMOKEY POINT BLVD
City
ARLINGTON
State / Zip Code
WA 98223-8407
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# SEA92LA062