N8422JVarga KACHINA 2150A 1990-09-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

Varga KACHINA 2150A S/N: VAC-167-80

Summary

On September 22, 1990, a Varga KACHINA 2150A (N8422J) was involved in an accident near Neenah, WI. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF THE FUEL SUPPLY, AND HIS FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRCRAFT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABLE, SOFT TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI90DEP11. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8422J.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 22, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI90DEP11
Location
NEENAH, WI
Event ID
20001212X24210
Coordinates
44.159637, -88.470970
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF THE FUEL SUPPLY, AND HIS FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRCRAFT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABLE, SOFT TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
VARGA
Serial Number
VAC-167-80
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
KACHINA 2150A MOR2
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WINTERSET AVIATION SERVICES INC
Address
3405 N 8TH AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
WINTERSET
State / Zip Code
IA 50273-8529
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# CHI90DEP11