N3093SMITH/DAVIS DA-2A 1992-01-04 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

SMITH/DAVIS DA-2A S/N: 78

Summary

On January 04, 1992, a Smith/davis DA-2A (N3093) was involved in an accident near Holly Springs, MS. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER MANAGEMENT OF FUEL. THIS RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE EXPERIENCING FUEL EXHAUSTION, FORCED LANDING, AND IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA92LA054. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3093.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, January 4, 1992
NTSB Number
MIA92LA054
Location
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS
Event ID
20001211X14030
Coordinates
34.769084, -89.440338
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER MANAGEMENT OF FUEL. THIS RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE EXPERIENCING FUEL EXHAUSTION, FORCED LANDING, AND IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SMITH/DAVIS
Serial Number
78
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
DA-2A DA2
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SHIRLEY GARY L
Address
123 SHAKE RAG RD NW
Status
Deregistered
City
ADAIRSVILLE
State / Zip Code
GA 30103
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# MIA92LA054