Accident Details
Date
Monday, May 22, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89DEP05
Location
SURING, WI
Event ID
20001213X28259
Coordinates
45.179122, -88.480628
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION AND LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. FACTORS RELATED TO TH ACCIDENT WERE: THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN AND TREES IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N4395Y
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
25-4907
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
AG-CO OF WISCONSIN INC
Address
RURAL ROUTE 1 BOX 187
Status
Deregistered
City
SURING
State / Zip Code
WI 54174
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# CHI89DEP05