N8407K

Substantial
None

SCHWEIZER G-164B S/N: 689B

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
Year Built
1982
Model / ICAO
G-164B G164
No. of Engines
0

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