Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, March 14, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90LA078
Location
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Event ID
20001212X22807
Coordinates
39.959426, -75.199104
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ENSURE SUFFICIENT FUEL WAS ON BOARD FOR THE INTENDED FLIGHT, RESULTING IN A POWER LOSS DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN, AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO DIVERT IN A TIMELY MANNER.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N6513Z
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
M-2377
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
RONSON AVIATION INC
Address
MERCER COUNTY AIRPORT
Status
Deregistered
City
TRENTON
State / Zip Code
NJ 08628
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# NYC90LA078