N115DMMCEWEN DICK GLASAIR III 1992-04-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

MCEWEN DICK GLASAIR III S/N: 3029

Summary

On April 10, 1992, a Mcewen Dick GLASAIR III (N115DM) was involved in an incident near Casa Grande, AZ. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: A FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO SELECT THE PROPER FUEL TANK AND SUBSEQUENT FUEL STARVATION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS AN INADEQUATE DESIGN BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT PERMITTED THE FUEL SELECTOR TO BE ROTATED 360 DEGREES, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRPLANE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA176. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N115DM.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, April 10, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA176
Location
CASA GRANDE, AZ
Event ID
20001211X14455
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO SELECT THE PROPER FUEL TANK AND SUBSEQUENT FUEL STARVATION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS AN INADEQUATE DESIGN BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT PERMITTED THE FUEL SELECTOR TO BE ROTATED 360 DEGREES, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRPLANE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MCEWEN DICK
Serial Number
3029
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1989
Model / ICAO
GLASAIR III SA02
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PARKER ROBERT
Address
PO BOX 32882
Status
Deregistered
City
OKLAHOMA CITY
State / Zip Code
OK 73123-1082
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# LAX92LA176