N503V

Substantial
None

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

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