Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, February 13, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI90LA078
Location
ELKHART, IN
Event ID
20001212X22526
Coordinates
41.719242, -85.980056
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'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION AND INADEQUATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER & SUBSEQUENT OFF-AIRPORT FORCED LANDING. THE STRONGER THAN ANTICIPATED WIND ALOFT WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N4931M
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15284493
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
1601 COLES CREEK RD
Status
Deregistered
City
HERMANN
State / Zip Code
MO 65041-4023
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# CHI90LA078