Summary
On July 09, 1992, a Townsend-snyder RULTAN VARIEZE (N40TS) was involved in an incident near Indianapolis, IN. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FUEL STARVATION DUE TO IMPROPER FUEL TANK SELECTION.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI92DEX02. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N40TS.
Accident Details
Date
Thursday, July 9, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI92DEX02
Location
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Event ID
20001211X15097
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
FUEL STARVATION DUE TO IMPROPER FUEL TANK SELECTION.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SNYDER ANDREW L
Address
658 W SOUTHPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
INDIANAPOLIS
State / Zip Code
IN 46217-4166
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# CHI92DEX02