N188BGGILDERSLEEVE RV-4 1991-05-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

GILDERSLEEVE RV-4 S/N: 1032

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

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

Registration
Make
GILDERSLEEVE
Serial Number
1032
Engine Type
Reciprocating
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