Accident Details
Date
Saturday, August 5, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89LA213
Location
SARASOTA, FL
Event ID
20001213X29181
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE STUDENT PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE STUDENT PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE & TREE(S) IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N3550
Make
BELL
Serial Number
1942
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
FLORIDA FLIGHT ACADAMY
Address
7701 AIRPORT BLVD
Status
Deregistered
City
SARASOTA
State / Zip Code
FL 34243
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# MIA89LA213