Accident Details
Date
Sunday, May 21, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89LA094
Location
HOUGHTON, MI
Event ID
20001213X28274
Coordinates
47.240512, -88.450851
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION FROM LACK OF FUEL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: OBSTRUCTIONS (ROAD SIGN & GUARD RAIL) IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8267Z
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-816042
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ALL-FLIGHT INC
Address
PO BOX 353
Status
Deregistered
City
MASON
State / Zip Code
MI 48854
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# CHI89LA094