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April 19, 1991 · Varieze 001 · N87VE
Superior, WI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 19, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Superior, WI
Aircraft
Varieze 001
Tail Number
N87VE
Operator
Michael James Undis
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI91DER03
THE HOMEBUILT AIRPLANE IMPACTED TERRAIN APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE SHORT OF THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY AT THE DESTINATION AIRPORT. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF PRE IMPACT MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION. INVESTIGATORS FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF FUEL IN THE FUEL SYSTEM.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S POOR PLANNING AND DECISION MAKING WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Full Narrative
THE HOMEBUILT AIRPLANE IMPACTED TERRAIN APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE SHORT OF THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY AT THE DESTINATION AIRPORT. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF PRE IMPACT MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION. INVESTIGATORS FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF FUEL IN THE FUEL SYSTEM.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:08 CDT
Nearest AirportSUPERIOR (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftVarieze 001
Tail NumberN87VE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorMichael James Undis
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind9° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 28 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time03:00
Weather SourceWFAC