N503VGLASER-DIRKS DG-500M 1991-05-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

GLASER-DIRKS DG-500M S/N: 5E24M12

Summary

On May 25, 1991, a Glaser-dirks DG-500M (N503V) was involved in an incident near Minden, NV. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: AN ENGINE FAILURE PRODUCED AS A RESULT OF THE PILOT IMPROPERLY ADJUSTING THE CARBURETOR MIXTURE JET.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA229. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N503V.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 25, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA229
Location
MINDEN, NV
Event ID
20001212X17057
Coordinates
39.009777, -119.749900
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

AN ENGINE FAILURE PRODUCED AS A RESULT OF THE PILOT IMPROPERLY ADJUSTING THE CARBURETOR MIXTURE JET.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GLASER-DIRKS
Serial Number
5E24M12
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1990
Model / ICAO
DG-500M DG50
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
DG-500M

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KLEINHEMPEL UWE
Address
998 ASPEN GROVE CIR
City
MINDEN
State / Zip Code
NV 89423-4454
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# LAX91LA229