MINR · GRUMMAN AA-1C · 1989-09-28 · PHILADELPHIA, PA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC89LA217
Event ID
20001213X29483
Type
Accident
Date
1989-09-28
Location
PHILADELPHIA, PA, USA
Coordinates
40.099998, -74.980361
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
GRUMMAN
Model
AA-1C
Registration
N9825U
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
FUEL STARVATION, DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ASSURE THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS POSITIONED TO A TANK WITH ADEQUATE FUEL FOR LANDING, AND HIS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROPER EMERGENCY PROCEDURE AFTER THE TANK EMPTIED.