N570TSSMELSER KR-2 1991-04-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

SMELSER KR-2 S/N: 5700-56

Summary

On April 20, 1991, a Smelser KR-2 (N570TS) was involved in an accident near Spokane, WA. 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: A FAILURE OF THE FUEL DRAIN VALVE WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION AND A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA91LA092. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N570TS.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 20, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA092
Location
SPOKANE, WA
Event ID
20001212X16892
Coordinates
47.780067, -117.450233
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A FAILURE OF THE FUEL DRAIN VALVE WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION AND A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SMELSER
Serial Number
5700-56
Year Built
1986
Model / ICAO
KR-2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PROPHIT NORMAN E
Address
986 CLOVER VALLEY RD
Status
Deregistered
City
UPPER LAKE
State / Zip Code
CA 95485
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# SEA91LA092