N71AMARDOVINO MARIUCCI CRI-CRI MC-12 1992-05-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

ARDOVINO MARIUCCI CRI-CRI MC-12 S/N: 12-0252

Summary

On May 23, 1992, a Ardovino Mariucci CRI-CRI MC-12 (N71AM) was involved in an accident near Arlington, TX. 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: TOTAL POWER LOSS CAUSED BY BLOCKED CARBURETOR SCREEN AND IGNITION POINTS OPEN BEYOND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATION. A FACTOR WAS INADEQUATE ANNUAL INSPECTION AND IGNITION POINT MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENT NOT PERFORMED.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW92LA140. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N71AM.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 23, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW92LA140
Location
ARLINGTON, TX
Event ID
20001211X14660
Coordinates
32.690135, -97.190856
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

TOTAL POWER LOSS CAUSED BY BLOCKED CARBURETOR SCREEN AND IGNITION POINTS OPEN BEYOND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATION. A FACTOR WAS INADEQUATE ANNUAL INSPECTION AND IGNITION POINT MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENT NOT PERFORMED.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ARDOVINO MARIUCCI
Serial Number
12-0252
Year Built
1984
Model / ICAO
CRI-CRI MC-12

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BORDELON DONALD L
Address
1139 BORDELON RD
Status
Deregistered
City
BREAUX BRIDGE
State / Zip Code
LA 70517-6257
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# FTW92LA140