2 fatal · PIPER PA-28-180 · 1989-01-21 · CHICAGO, IL, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI89GA048
Event ID
20001213X27554
Type
Accident
Date
1989-01-21
Location
CHICAGO, IL, USA
Coordinates
41.89923, -87.610984
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-28-180
Registration
N16375
FAR Part
PUBU
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS AND RETAINING WALL IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.