N1609N

Substantial
Serious

Funk, D.D. Aviation Co. B85C S/N: 394

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, September 29, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI92LA295
Location
BUFFALO, MN
Event ID
20001211X15676
Coordinates
45.170467, -93.860610
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE CONTAMINATION OF THE CARBURETOR, INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, AND THE INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE SERVICING BY THE PILOT/OWNER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
FUNK, D.D. AVIATION CO.
Serial Number
394
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
B85C FNKB
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
B85C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FUNK AEROPLANE COMPANY
Address
15721 PINEHURST DR UNIT 125
City
BASEHOR
State / Zip Code
KS 66007-8228
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# CHI92LA295