Accident Details
Date
Sunday, August 13, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89DEI02
Location
PAINESVILLE, OH
Event ID
20001213X29055
Coordinates
41.720352, -81.240631
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE FUEL SELECTOR FOR TAKEOFF, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION; AND HIS IMPROPER USE OF EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AFTER THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRCRAFT AND THE TREES WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N69GM
Make
ACRODUSTER
Serial Number
5
Year Built
1997
Model / ICAO
SA-750
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
FAST FEATHERS LLC
Address
3511 SILVERSIDE RD STE 105
Status
Deregistered
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19810-4902
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# CHI89DEI02