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Aviation accident MKC89LA181

MINR · BELL 47G-B3 · 1989-08-15 · WASECA, MN, USA

Event

NTSB number
MKC89LA181
Event ID
20001213X29213
Type
Accident
Date
1989-08-15
Location
WASECA, MN, USA
Coordinates
44.079463, -93.500816

Injuries

Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
BELL
Model
47G-B3
Registration
N8471E
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. THE TAILWIND, HIGH OBSTRUCTION (POWER LINE), AND CROP (BEANS) WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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