N64SJ

Substantial
None

JAMES D. BIERLY VARI-EZ S/N: 1854

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, May 20, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI92DEX01
Location
JEFFERSONVILLE, IN
Event ID
20001211X14615
Coordinates
38.299613, -85.719917
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A COLLAPSED CARBURETOR AIR INTAKE DUCT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE SOFT, UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ON WHICH TO MAKE A FORCED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
JAMES D. BIERLY
Serial Number
1854
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1986
Model / ICAO
VARI-EZ FK9
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
VARIEZE

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BIERLY JAMES D
Address
7040 ELIZ NM RD SE
City
ELIZABETH
State / Zip Code
IN 47117
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# CHI92DEX01