N3093

Destroyed
Fatal

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

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, January 4, 1992
NTSB Number
MIA92LA054
Location
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS
Event ID
20001211X14030
Coordinates
34.769084, -89.440338
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
N3093
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