N83BTTOMLINSON LONG EZ 1992-04-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

TOMLINSON LONG EZ S/N: 361

Summary

On April 07, 1992, a Tomlinson LONG EZ (N83BT) was involved in an incident near Lakeland, FL. 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: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO PERFORM PRETAKEOFF PROCEDURES AND ASSURE THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS ON PRIOR TO TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S COMPLACENCY.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA92LA106. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N83BT.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 7, 1992
NTSB Number
MIA92LA106
Location
LAKELAND, FL
Event ID
20001211X14483
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO PERFORM PRETAKEOFF PROCEDURES AND ASSURE THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS ON PRIOR TO TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S COMPLACENCY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
TOMLINSON
Serial Number
361
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1985
Model / ICAO
LONG EZ FEST
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ODUM DAVID S
Address
160 N OAKWOOD DR
Status
Deregistered
City
CANTON
State / Zip Code
GA 30114-9508
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# MIA92LA106