Accident Details
Date
Monday, May 27, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL91FA099
Location
SURF SIDE BEACH, SC
Event ID
20001212X16908
Coordinates
33.630264, -78.969558
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE IMPROPER PREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT BY THE PILOT, IN THAT HE FAILED TO TURN THE AIRCRAFT FUEL SELECTOR 'ON' PRIOR TO STARTING THE ENGINE. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE AIRCRAFT FUEL SELECTOR VALVE LEAKING ENOUGH FUEL TO THE ENGINE IN THE 'OFF' POSITION TO RUN THE ENGINE AT LOW POWER SETTING.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N6634W
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-20732
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
RIGGOTT ROBERT C
Address
14558 MANDOLIN DR
Status
Deregistered
City
ORLANDO
State / Zip Code
FL 32821
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# ATL91FA099