Accident Details
Date
Sunday, May 21, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89DCA01
Location
COLUMBIA, IL
Event ID
20001213X28256
Coordinates
38.449851, -90.220443
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE IMPROPER ROUTING OF ENGINE FUEL LINES RESULTING IN OVER TEMPERATURE OF THE LINES WHICH RESULTED IN THE FUEL FLOW TO CARBURETOR TO FLUCTUATE AND CAUSE OVER RICH CONDITION AND LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MERKAN MICHAEL B
Address
3223 CEDAR RIDGE LN
City
WATERLOO
State / Zip Code
IL 62298-6041
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# CHI89DCA01