Accident Details
Date
Friday, April 14, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA169
Location
BOLINAS, CA
Event ID
20001213X28132
Coordinates
37.940231, -122.729255
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING IN THAT HE DID NOT ACCURATELY ACCOUNT FOR THE FUEL ON BOARD THE AIRCRAFT AS A BASIS FOR FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS THEREBY CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STOP PRODUCING POWER BECAUSE OF A LACK OF FUEL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE AND CLOCK IN THE AIRCRAFT THAT THE PILOT WAS AWARE OF BEFORE THE FLIGHT.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N14490
Make
HILLER
Serial Number
1003
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
CARSON LEASING AND EQUITY INC
Address
777 N MCCARREN BLVD PO BOX 12714
Status
Deregistered
City
RENO
State / Zip Code
NV 89510
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# LAX89LA169