Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, December 11, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI92LA052
Location
CARLYLE, IL
Event ID
20001212X18568
Coordinates
38.609333, -89.370750
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
FUEL CONTAMINATION AND BLOCKAGE OF THE CARBURETOR, WHICH RESTULED IN FUEL STARVATION. THE HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS (TREES) WERE A RELATED FACTOR.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8316X
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17248816
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
GRUEN JON H
Address
809 S ELM
Status
Deregistered
City
GREENVILLE
State / Zip Code
IL 62246
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# CHI92LA052