Accident Details
Date
Monday, May 4, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA199
Location
SUN VALLEY, CA
Event ID
20001211X14679
Coordinates
34.230773, -118.339332
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
1) FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING BY THE CFI AND HIS FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRCRAFT PRIOR TO DEPARTURE ON THE ACCIDENT FLIGHT, AND 2) THE CFI'S MISJUDGEMENT OF THE LANDING FLARE TIMING DURING THE AUTO ROTATION.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N4081P
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
1786
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
BRILES WING AND HELICOPTER INC
Address
16800 ROSCOE BLVD
Status
Deregistered
City
VAN NUYS
State / Zip Code
CA 91406
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# LAX92LA199