N321RGGOLIGHTLY, ROBERT B. RV4 1992-09-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

GOLIGHTLY, ROBERT B. RV4 S/N: 1044

Summary

On September 26, 1992, a Golightly, Robert B. RV4 (N321RG) was involved in an incident near Rialto, CA. 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 THE PILOT'S IMPROPER MANAGEMENT OF THE FUEL SYSTEM, AND HIS FAILURE TO PERFORM THE EMERGENCY PROCEDURE OF REPOSITIONING THE FUEL SELECTOR TO A TANK CONTAINING FUEL.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA403. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N321RG.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 26, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA403
Location
RIALTO, CA
Event ID
20001211X15736
Coordinates
34.099662, -117.380363
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 THE PILOT'S IMPROPER MANAGEMENT OF THE FUEL SYSTEM, AND HIS FAILURE TO PERFORM THE EMERGENCY PROCEDURE OF REPOSITIONING THE FUEL SELECTOR TO A TANK CONTAINING FUEL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GOLIGHTLY, ROBERT B.
Serial Number
1044
Model / ICAO
RV4

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX92LA403