N169DWWILLIAM D. WEEKS GLASAIR I 1992-03-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

WILLIAM D. WEEKS GLASAIR I S/N: 169

Summary

On March 13, 1992, a William D. Weeks GLASAIR I (N169DW) was involved in an accident near Timmonsville, SC. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE IMPROPER SELECTION OF THE FUEL SECTOR VALVE TO THE OFF POSITION BY THE PILOT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL92LA062. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N169DW.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 13, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL92LA062
Location
TIMMONSVILLE, SC
Event ID
20001211X14217
Coordinates
34.130672, -79.940238
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE IMPROPER SELECTION OF THE FUEL SECTOR VALVE TO THE OFF POSITION BY THE PILOT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
WILLIAM D. WEEKS
Serial Number
169
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
GLASAIR I FEST
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WEEKS WILLIAM D
Address
118 E THORNCLIFF
Status
Deregistered
City
FLORENCE
State / Zip Code
SC 29501
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# ATL92LA062