Aircraft Description
Model Year
1968
Manufacturer
—
Model
—
Type Aircraft
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Airworthiness Date
Invalid Date
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
28
Cert Issue Date
Invalid Date
Registered Owner
Name
WENZEL NORMAN H
Address
3158 N 251
City
LA SALLE
State / Zip Code
Illinois61301
Country
United States
Powerplant & Avionics
Engine Type
—
Number of Engines
—
Mode S Code (Oct)
51444032
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6481A
NTSB Accident History (2)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2000 | SEA00LA045 | Substantial | None | Exhaustion of the fuel supply due to a leaking fuel tank system. Factors contributing to the accident were, inaccurate fuel quantity sensors, the lack of suitable terrain in the area of the forced landing, and a fence alongside the dirt upon which the pilot attempted the forced landing. |
| Jun 1, 1997 | SEA97LA124 | Substantial | None | the pilot's improper decision to depart on a flight without first ensuring the aircraft held sufficient fuel to reach his destination, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the high vegetation and rocks at the location of the forced landing. |
Feb 18, 2000SEA00LA045
Substantial
None
Exhaustion of the fuel supply due to a leaking fuel tank system. Factors contributing to the accident were, inaccurate fuel quantity sensors, the lack of suitable terrain in the area of the forced landing, and a fence alongside the dirt upon which the pilot attempted the forced landing.
Jun 1, 1997SEA97LA124
Substantial
None
the pilot's improper decision to depart on a flight without first ensuring the aircraft held sufficient fuel to reach his destination, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the high vegetation and rocks at the location of the forced landing.
Additional Details
Registration
N50348
Serial Number
15069245
Number of Engines
—
Number of Seats
—
Expiration Date
—
Last Action Date
—
Last Update Date
—
Unique ID
—
Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC