Accident Details
Date
Monday, May 20, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA221
Location
SAN JOSE, CA
Event ID
20001212X17050
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
FUEL STARVATION DUE TO THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S IMPROPER USE OF THE FUEL SELECTOR VALVE AND HIS FAILURE TO PROPERLY SUPERVISE THE CONDUCT OF THE FLIGHT.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N9135T
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
288616012
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
WOELFEL KENNETH
Address
26090 ADAMS ROAD
Status
Deregistered
City
LOS GATOS
State / Zip Code
CA 95030
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# LAX91LA221