Accident Details
Date
Monday, May 27, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA136
Location
WILSON CREEK, WA
Event ID
20001212X17138
Coordinates
47.459815, -119.139038
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER IN FLIGHT DUE TO IMPROPER OVERHAUL OF THE CARBURETOR FLOAT ASSEMBLY FULCRUM SCREW, SHUTTING OFF FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8407K
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
689B
Engine Type
None
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SHAW MARTIN R
Address
17602 HIGHWAY 28
Status
Deregistered
City
EPHRATA
State / Zip Code
WA 98823
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# SEA91LA136