1 fatal · Good VELOCITY · 1998-04-19 · ROMULUS, MI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI98LA129
Event ID
20001211X09823
Type
Accident
Date
1998-04-19
Location
ROMULUS, MI, USA
Coordinates
42.229064, -83.389877
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Good
Model
VELOCITY
Registration
N234Q
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
improper planning/decision by the pilot, by using the airplane in an illegal activity and allowing the fuel to be exhausted before landing. Factors relating to this accident were: the pilot being under pressure to reach his destination with his illegal cargo, and trees in the forced landing area.