Accident Details
Date
Sunday, July 9, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89LA189
Location
VERO BEACH, FL
Event ID
20001213X28896
Coordinates
27.640165, -80.389060
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. THE SOFT TERRAIN IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA WAS CONSIDERED TO BE A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SCHMIDT AARON B
Address
441 PINEDALE DR
City
AUBURN
State / Zip Code
AL 36830-7403
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# MIA89LA189