N48749RYAN ST-3KR 1989-06-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

RYAN ST-3KR S/N: 1402

Summary

On June 06, 1989, a Ryan ST-3KR (N48749) was involved in an accident near La Salle, CO. 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: FOREIGN MATERIAL (INSECT NEST) BLOCKING THE FUEL SYSTEM VENT, WHICH RESULTED IN A RESTRICTION OF FUEL FLOW AND FUEL STARVATION. A RELATED FACTOR WAS THE ALFALFA CROP IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN89LA134. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N48749.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, June 6, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89LA134
Location
LA SALLE, CO
Event ID
20001213X28550
Coordinates
40.340686, -104.700271
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FOREIGN MATERIAL (INSECT NEST) BLOCKING THE FUEL SYSTEM VENT, WHICH RESULTED IN A RESTRICTION OF FUEL FLOW AND FUEL STARVATION. A RELATED FACTOR WAS THE ALFALFA CROP IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
RYAN
Serial Number
1402
Model / ICAO
ST-3KR

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ALJ ENGINES SUPPLY INC
Address
13701 SW 143RD CT STE 105
Status
Deregistered
City
MIAMI
State / Zip Code
FL 33186-5625
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# DEN89LA134