MINR · MAULE M-4-220C · 1990-12-11 · ROMEOVILLE, IL, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI91DEE02
Event ID
20001212X24731
Type
Accident
Date
1990-12-11
Location
ROMEOVILLE, IL, USA
Coordinates
41.579456, -88.039901
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
MAULE
Model
M-4-220C
Registration
N40614
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION RESULTING IN POWER LOSS FROM FUEL CONTAMINATION. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE OWNER'S FAILURE TO ACCOMPLISH AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE 84-9-7 WHICH PROVIDED DIRECT, CONVENIENT ACCESS TO SAMPLE AND PURGE THE MAIN FUEL TANKS.