N2165USNIDER RV6 1991-04-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

SNIDER RV6 S/N: 20495

Summary

On April 16, 1991, a Snider RV6 (N2165U) was involved in an accident near Paulden, AZ. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S POOR PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND HIS FAILURE TO ENSURE THAT THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS PROPERLY POSITIONED FOR FLIGHT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA175. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2165U.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 16, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA175
Location
PAULDEN, AZ
Event ID
20001212X16815
Coordinates
34.900512, -112.429222
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S POOR PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND HIS FAILURE TO ENSURE THAT THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS PROPERLY POSITIONED FOR FLIGHT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SNIDER
Serial Number
20495
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
RV6
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
RV-6

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ONG TENLEY M
Address
6530 WINDING WAY
City
CARMICHAEL
State / Zip Code
CA 95608-1138
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# LAX91LA175