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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Amtreb Prospector · Chilton, WI · July 29, 1989

Date: July 29, 1989 · 10:30 local
Place: Chilton, WI
Phase of flight: Fcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N4XK
NTSB investigation: NTSBCHI89FA150
Reported as: Amtreb Prospector
Reported engine: Lycoming O320*
People aboard: 1
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 1,600 total44 in this make and model45 in the last 90 days

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What happened

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Ran out of fuel on a eaa photo mission. Landed in a soft field and nosed over.

As the FAA filed it

RAN OUT OF FUEL ON A EAA PHOTO MISSION. LANDED IN A SOFT FIELD AND NOSED OVER.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB CHI89FA150Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportChilton, WIThe pilot's poor in flight planning in that he diverted his attention and continued the flight beyond the original period planned. Before takeoff the pilot was aware of his fuel endurance.Jul 29, 1989 · Substantial damage