Aviation accident CHI08FA132

1 fatal · FAIRCHILD HILLER FH-1100 · 2008-05-16 · Comstock, MI, USA

Event

NTSB number: CHI08FA132
Event ID: 20080527X00729
Type: Accident
Date: 2008-05-16
Location: Comstock, MI, USA
Coordinates: 42.3125, -85.463607

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: FAIRCHILD HILLER
Model: FH-1100
Registration: N5049F
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's inadequate fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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