# NTSB CHI74FEA44: Amer Avco AA1-B, N9688L, Fillmore, IN, June 18, 1974

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Closed
- Date: June 18, 1974
- Place: Fillmore, IN · FILLMORE, IN
- Location: 39.6697° N, 86.7532° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Fillmore, IN, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=39.6697&lon=-86.7532&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 2 serious
- Status: Completed, report September 23, 1974
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 130151
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI74FEA44
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEA44

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3-2470  74/6/18    FILLMORE,IND        AMER AVCO AA1-B     CR-  0  1  0  NONCOMMERCIAL             COMMERCIAL, AGE 28, 469
        TIME - 1033                    N9688L              PX-  0  1  0  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, 52 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-DESTROYED    OT-  0  0  0                            INSTRUMENT RATED.
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION         LAST ENROUTE STOP
          MEDINA,OHIO                 KANSAS CITY,MO               GREENCASTLE,IND
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION                            IN FLIGHT: NORMAL CRUISE
           STALL
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT DECISIONS OR PLANNING
           PILOT IN COMMAND - MISMANAGEMENT OF FUEL
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FUEL EXHAUSTION
           PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED
        COMPLETE POWER LOSS - COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE/FLAMEOUT-1 ENGINE
        EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
        REMARKS- DID NOT REFUEL ENRT.THOUGHT FUEL AMPLE TO REACH DESTINATION
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N9688L](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9688L-1974-08-20), registration cancelled 1974-08-20, S/N AA1B-0188 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: AMER AVCO AA1-B
- Registry model: [American AA-1B](https://openairdocs.org/model/american-aa-1b) (registry code 0630820) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19740618024159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740618024159A), Jun 18, 1974: Grumav AA1B, Fillmore, IN, Destroyed. Did not refuel enrt. Thought fuel ample to reach destination

## Other investigations on N9688L (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CHI74FEI07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEI07), Aug 20, 1973: Amer Avco AA1-B (N9688L), Painsville, OH, no damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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