N317MAADAMS BOREDOM FIGHTER 1990-05-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ADAMS BOREDOM FIGHTER S/N: 100

Summary

On May 19, 1990, a Adams BOREDOM FIGHTER (N317MA) was involved in an incident near Finley, ND. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: A POWER LOSS DUE TO FUEL EXAHUSTION AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE FUEL PLANNING. A FACTOR WAS THE DITCH IN WHICH TOUCHDOWN OCCURRED.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN90DTG01. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N317MA.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 19, 1990
NTSB Number
DEN90DTG01
Location
FINLEY, ND
Event ID
20001212X23121
Coordinates
47.510902, -97.829391
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A POWER LOSS DUE TO FUEL EXAHUSTION AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE FUEL PLANNING. A FACTOR WAS THE DITCH IN WHICH TOUCHDOWN OCCURRED.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ADAMS
Serial Number
100
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1989
Model / ICAO
BOREDOM FIGHTER FEST
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ADAMS STEVEN J
Address
18600 TRANQUILITY BASE LN
Status
Deregistered
City
PORT SAINT LUCIE
State / Zip Code
FL 34987-3236
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# DEN90DTG01