Summary
On May 20, 1989, a Naval Aircraft Factory N3N (N4742C) was involved in an incident near Canaan, CT. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: A LOSS OF POWER DUE TO CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL SYSTEM.
This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC89LA133. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4742C.
Accident Details
Date
Saturday, May 20, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC89LA133
Location
CANAAN, CT
Event ID
20001213X28420
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
A LOSS OF POWER DUE TO CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL SYSTEM.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MORIARTY JOSEPH B
Address
33 MILL HILL RD
City
MADBURY
State / Zip Code
NH 03823-7555
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# NYC89LA133