Accident Details
Date
Thursday, December 22, 1988
NTSB Number
CHI89DET02
Location
BENTON HARBOR, MI
Event ID
20001213X27388
Coordinates
42.109611, -86.440628
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
A MISJUDGED APPROACH DURING THE EXECUTION OF AN EMERGENCY LANDING RESULTING IN AN ENCOUNTER WITH UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS ARE INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS AND FUEL STARVATION DUE TO CONTAMINATION.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
YTG FLYING INC
Address
W332N6045 COUNTY ROAD C
City
NASHOTAH
State / Zip Code
WI 53058-9434
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# CHI89DET02