Summary
On May 09, 1991, a Gildersleeve RV-4 (N188BG) was involved in an accident near Ionia, MI. 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: REMEDIAL ACTION NOT PERFORMED BY THE PILOT AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ASSURE THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS ON THE PROPER TANK.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI91DEM05. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N188BG.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
REMEDIAL ACTION NOT PERFORMED BY THE PILOT AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ASSURE THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS ON THE PROPER TANK.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI91DEM05