Accident Details
Date
Thursday, September 28, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC89LA217
Location
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Event ID
20001213X29483
Coordinates
40.099998, -74.980361
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
FUEL STARVATION, DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ASSURE THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS POSITIONED TO A TANK WITH ADEQUATE FUEL FOR LANDING, AND HIS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROPER EMERGENCY PROCEDURE AFTER THE TANK EMPTIED.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N9825U
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
AA1CO136
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
HORTMAN HERBERT M
Address
LURGAN ROAD 56A RD 3
Status
Deregistered
City
NEW HOPE
State / Zip Code
PA 18938
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# NYC89LA217