N9994ARIDER-CHARLES AEROSPORT SCAMP 1991-06-15 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

RIDER-CHARLES AEROSPORT SCAMP S/N: CR1

Summary

On June 15, 1991, a Rider-charles AEROSPORT SCAMP (N9994A) was involved in an accident near Raeford, NC. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT OF THE ENGINE CARBURETOR, AND HIS OPERATION OF THE AIRCRAFT WITH A KNOWN POWERPLANT DEFICIENCY. FACTORS IN THIS ACCIDENT WERE: THE LACK OF SPRING TENSION FOR THE FUEL MIXTURE, AND THE FOULED CONDITION OF THE ENGINE SPARK PLUGS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL91LA111. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9994A.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 15, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL91LA111
Location
RAEFORD, NC
Event ID
20001212X17169
Coordinates
34.970520, -79.220848
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT OF THE ENGINE CARBURETOR, AND HIS OPERATION OF THE AIRCRAFT WITH A KNOWN POWERPLANT DEFICIENCY. FACTORS IN THIS ACCIDENT WERE: THE LACK OF SPRING TENSION FOR THE FUEL MIXTURE, AND THE FOULED CONDITION OF THE ENGINE SPARK PLUGS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
RIDER-CHARLES
Serial Number
CR1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
AEROSPORT SCAMP DH80
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HERMAN JUDD M
Address
864 DANISH DRIVE
Status
Deregistered
City
FAYETTEVILLE
State / Zip Code
NC 28303
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# ATL91LA111