Summary
On September 11, 1992, a Alon 415-A2 (N6555Q) was involved in an accident near Sabetha, KS. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI92LA273. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6555Q.
Accident Details
Date
Friday, September 11, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI92LA273
Location
SABETHA, KS
Event ID
20001211X15658
Coordinates
39.900348, -95.790534
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
415-A2
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
A2
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
GABBERT DOUGLAS S
Address
26 WOODWORTH DR
City
PALM COAST
State / Zip Code
FL 32164-7901
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# CHI92LA273