Accident Details
Date
Sunday, March 24, 1991
NTSB Number
MIA91LA108
Location
BAY ST. LOUIS, MS
Event ID
20001212X16664
Coordinates
30.270847, -89.479942
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE LOSS OF POWER DUE TO VAPOR LOCK OF THE FUEL SYSTEM ON TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING TO THE CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT WAS THE IMPROPER DECISION OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO ATTEMPT TO TAKE OFF WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN THE AIRPLANE.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N59BH
Make
GLASSAIR
Serial Number
144
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
HERRON KING D
Address
62400 HIGHWAY 1091
Status
Deregistered
City
PEARL RIVER
State / Zip Code
LA 70452-3386
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# MIA91LA108