MINR · Linke KR-2 · 2009-09-18 · Mt. Vernon, IL, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN09CA593
Event ID
20090918X11241
Type
Accident
Date
2009-09-18
Location
Mt. Vernon, IL, USA
Coordinates
38.327777, -88.858612
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Linke
Model
KR-2
Registration
N4207Z
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The inadequate preflight planning/preparation and fuel management by the pilot which led to fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power during approach. Contributing to the accident was the inoperative fuel indicator.