N4XKPROSPECTOR FK-1 1989-07-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PROSPECTOR FK-1 S/N: 001

Summary

On July 29, 1989, a Prospector FK-1 (N4XK) was involved in an incident near Chilton, WI. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S POOR IN FLIGHT PLANNING IN THAT HE DIVERTED HIS ATTENTION AND CONTINUED THE FLIGHT BEYOND THE ORIGINAL PERIOD PLANNED. BEFORE TAKEOFF THE PILOT WAS AWARE OF HIS FUEL ENDURANCE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI89FA150. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4XK.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 29, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89FA150
Location
CHILTON , WI
Event ID
20001213X28758
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S POOR IN FLIGHT PLANNING IN THAT HE DIVERTED HIS ATTENTION AND CONTINUED THE FLIGHT BEYOND THE ORIGINAL PERIOD PLANNED. BEFORE TAKEOFF THE PILOT WAS AWARE OF HIS FUEL ENDURANCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PROSPECTOR
Serial Number
001
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1989
Model / ICAO
FK-1 FEST
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
FK 1 STOL

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ELLIOTT ROBERT E III
Address
2500 FRANKLIN ST
City
VANCOUVER
State / Zip Code
WA 98660-2555
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# CHI89FA150