N1271H

Substantial
Minor

AERONCA 15AC S/N: 284

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 3, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89DEP06
Location
FORT ATKINSON, WI
Event ID
20001213X28749
Coordinates
42.919521, -88.839202
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING & TREES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
284
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
15AC AB11
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
15AC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AMUNDSON KIMBER L
Address
15321 HUSKY ST
City
EAGLE RIVER
State / Zip Code
AK 99577-9246
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# CHI89DEP06