N1344ZLAROCQUE, RAYMOND E. VARI-EZE 1991-05-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

LAROCQUE, RAYMOND E. VARI-EZE S/N: 847

Summary

On May 27, 1991, a Larocque, Raymond E. VARI-EZE (N1344Z) was involved in an accident near Lake Placid, FL. 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: IMPROPER FUEL SELECTOR POSITION BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND RESULTING IN THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA91LA154. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1344Z.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 27, 1991
NTSB Number
MIA91LA154
Location
LAKE PLACID, FL
Event ID
20001212X17084
Coordinates
27.289886, -81.359764
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER FUEL SELECTOR POSITION BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND RESULTING IN THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LAROCQUE, RAYMOND E.
Serial Number
847
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
VARI-EZE BPAT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DOMINGUEZ KENNETH
Address
6900 SCHOMBURG RD APT 119
Status
Deregistered
City
COLUMBUS
State / Zip Code
GA 31909-1507
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# MIA91LA154