N93RBGLASAIR III SH-3R 1991-04-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

GLASAIR III SH-3R S/N: 3148

Summary

On April 05, 1991, a Glasair III SH-3R (N93RB) was involved in an accident near Mesa, AZ. 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 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.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA158. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N93RB.

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
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