Crash location | Unknown |
Nearest city | Chicago, IL
41.850033°N, 87.650052°W |
Tail number | N16375 |
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Accident date | 21 Jan 1989 |
Aircraft type | Piper PA-28-180 |
Additional details: | None |
INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS AND RETAINING WALL IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.