N160VRRICHES AVID FLYER 1993-07-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

RICHES AVID FLYER S/N: 160

Summary

On July 27, 1993, a Riches AVID FLYER (N160VR) was involved in an incident near Tooele, UT. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PIC TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND TO CORRECT A GROUND LOOP/SWERVE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA93LA165. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N160VR.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 27, 1993
NTSB Number
SEA93LA165
Location
TOOELE, UT
Event ID
20001211X13016
Coordinates
40.570152, -112.330764
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PIC TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND TO CORRECT A GROUND LOOP/SWERVE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
RICHES
Serial Number
160
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1986
Model / ICAO
AVID FLYER FEST
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
AVID FLYER

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MCLLOYD RICHES V
Address
942 N 1300 W
City
SALT LAKE CITY
State / Zip Code
UT 84116
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA93LA165