N7545FCHAMPION 7GCBC 1989-06-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CHAMPION 7GCBC S/N: 222-70

Summary

On June 04, 1989, a Champion 7GCBC (N7545F) was involved in an accident near Monticello, UT. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. THE TERRAIN CONDITION WAS CONSIDERED TO BE A FACTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN89LA132. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7545F.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 4, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89LA132
Location
MONTICELLO, UT
Event ID
20001213X28549
Coordinates
37.979949, -109.290786
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. THE TERRAIN CONDITION WAS CONSIDERED TO BE A FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CHAMPION
Serial Number
222-70
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
7GCBC CH7B
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# DEN89LA132