N93RB

Substantial
Minor

GLASAIR III SH-3R S/N: 3148

Accident Details

Date
Friday, April 5, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA158
Location
MESA, AZ
Event ID
20001212X16801
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE MISMANAGEMENT OF THE AIRPLANE'S FUEL SUPPLY BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO SELECT A FUEL TANK CONTAINING SUFFICIENT FUEL FOR FLIGHT WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N93RB
Make
GLASAIR III
Serial Number
3148
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
SH-3R AT3P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BATSON RAYMOND M
Address
1476 WAKONDA
Status
Deregistered
City
FLAGSTAFF
State / Zip Code
AZ 86004
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# LAX91LA158