N42JTTINSMAN RV6 1992-09-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

TINSMAN RV6 S/N: 20612

Summary

On September 13, 1992, a Tinsman RV6 (N42JT) was involved in an accident near Foristell, MO. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT ARE THE PILOT'S INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO REACH THE RUNWAY FROM THE DOWNWIND LEG, AND THE PRESENCE OF TRANSMISSION WIRES IN THE OFF AIRPORT LANDING SITE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI92DCA04. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N42JT.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 13, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI92DCA04
Location
FORISTELL, MO
Event ID
20001211X15634
Coordinates
38.809829, -90.959709
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT ARE THE PILOT'S INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO REACH THE RUNWAY FROM THE DOWNWIND LEG, AND THE PRESENCE OF TRANSMISSION WIRES IN THE OFF AIRPORT LANDING SITE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
TINSMAN
Serial Number
20612
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1991
Model / ICAO
RV6 RV6
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
RV-6

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FILTERSOURCE LLC
Address
328 S LINK LN STE 14
City
FORT COLLINS
State / Zip Code
CO 80524-2741
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# CHI92DCA04