SERS · RYAN ST-3KR · 1989-06-06 · LA SALLE, CO, USA
Event
NTSB number
DEN89LA134
Event ID
20001213X28550
Type
Accident
Date
1989-06-06
Location
LA SALLE, CO, USA
Coordinates
40.340686, -104.700271
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
RYAN
Model
ST-3KR
Registration
N48749
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
FOREIGN MATERIAL (INSECT NEST) BLOCKING THE FUEL SYSTEM VENT, WHICH RESULTED IN A RESTRICTION OF FUEL FLOW AND FUEL STARVATION. A RELATED FACTOR WAS THE ALFALFA CROP IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.