Accident Details
Date
Monday, May 6, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA199
Location
PHOENIX, AZ
Event ID
20001212X17033
Coordinates
33.679561, -112.089256
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THAT THE PILOT FAILED TO PROPERLY PREFLIGHT THE AIRPLANE TO ASSURE THE ENGINE CONTAINED AN ADEQUATE OIL SUPPLY. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS TOTAL FAILURE OF THE CONNECTING ROD DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N4996D
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
51096
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
CARVERS DISTRIBUTING LTD
Address
ROUTE 2 BOX 17
Status
Deregistered
City
ROUND MOUNTAIN
State / Zip Code
NV 89045
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# LAX91LA199