N7169ZWSK PZL-104 1990-09-06 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
None

WSK PZL-104 S/N: CF 20900890

Summary

On September 06, 1990, a Wsk PZL-104 (N7169Z) was involved in an incident near Smithfield, NC. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY PREFLIGHT FUEL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ADDITIONAL LANDING. THE ENGINE QUIT DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL90LA167. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7169Z.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 6, 1990
NTSB Number
ATL90LA167
Location
SMITHFIELD, NC
Event ID
20001212X24180
Coordinates
35.499359, -78.340682
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY PREFLIGHT FUEL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ADDITIONAL LANDING. THE ENGINE QUIT DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
WSK
Serial Number
CF 20900890
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PZL-104 SA04
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MELEX USA
Address
1221 FRONT ST
Status
Deregistered
City
RALEIGH
State / Zip Code
NC 27609
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# ATL90LA167