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| Date: | Sunday 8 October 1989 |
| Time: | 17:10 LT |
| Type: |  Pitts S-1S |
| Owner/operator: | James Baker |
| Registration: | N983CS |
| MSN: | |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-A1A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Dekalb, IL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Rochelle, IL (12C) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Probable Cause: IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI90DEE01
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 22-Mar-2024 19:44 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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