N43364

Substantial
Minor

MADSEN RANS S-12 S/N: 1191148

Summary

On June 28, 1992, a Madsen RANS S-12 (N43364) was involved in an accident near Saluda, VA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL, AND AN INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO92LA089. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N43364.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 28, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO92LA089
Location
SALUDA, VA
Event ID
20001211X14785
Coordinates
37.599678, -76.590538
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL, AND AN INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MADSEN
Serial Number
1191148
Year Built
1992
Model / ICAO
RANS S-12

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MADSEN RONALD F
Address
6103 BROOKFIELD RD
Status
Deregistered
City
RICHMOND
State / Zip Code
VA 23227-1601
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# BFO92LA089