N555HVWAYNE K. GILES GLASAIR GARG 1992-06-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

WAYNE K. GILES GLASAIR GARG S/N: G570

Summary

On June 03, 1992, a Wayne K. Giles GLASAIR GARG (N555HV) was involved in an accident near Valencia, CA. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER BECAUSE OF AN UNDETERMINED INTERRUPTION IN THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE POWER LOSS WERE RELATED TO FUEL LINE OR FITTING LEAKS AND TO INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE OF THE FUEL SYSTEM.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA232. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N555HV.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 3, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA232
Location
VALENCIA, CA
Event ID
20001211X14896
Coordinates
34.409641, -118.560440
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER BECAUSE OF AN UNDETERMINED INTERRUPTION IN THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE POWER LOSS WERE RELATED TO FUEL LINE OR FITTING LEAKS AND TO INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE OF THE FUEL SYSTEM.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
WAYNE K. GILES
Serial Number
G570
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
GLASAIR GARG FEST
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BALLATIN HAROLD J
Address
3535 HEROIC DRIVE
Status
Deregistered
City
RANCHO PALOS VERDE
State / Zip Code
CA 90274
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# LAX92LA232