Accident Details
Date
Thursday, February 23, 1989
NTSB Number
SEA89FA050
Location
INCLINE VILLAGE, NV
Event ID
20001213X27804
Coordinates
36.079952, -115.139816
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE FUEL SYSTEM WHEN TROUBLESHOOTING SURGING FUEL PRESSURE. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS SNOW CONDITIONS WHICH IMPAIRED THE PILOT'S ABILITY TO MAKE A PROPER FORCED LANDING.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N94276
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
25-0481
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
PERFORMANCE AIRCRAFT INC
Address
22005 SKYWEST DR
Status
Deregistered
City
HAYWARD
State / Zip Code
CA 94541
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# SEA89FA050