Accident Details
Date
Thursday, May 9, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91DEM05
Location
IONIA, MI
Event ID
20001212X16934
Coordinates
42.980964, -85.049919
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
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
Year Built
1988
Model / ICAO
RV-4
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
RV 4
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
GILDERSLEEVE JUD M
Address
4226 N ANDRUS RD
City
HASTINGS
State / Zip Code
MI 49058
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# CHI91DEM05