N91108NORTH AMERICAN NA1 1991-06-28 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

NORTH AMERICAN NA1 S/N: NAV4-11

Summary

On June 28, 1991, a North American NA1 (N91108) was involved in an accident near Mountain Home, AR. The accident resulted in 3 serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE CONTAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE'S FUEL SYSTEM AND THE FOREIGN OBJECT BLOCKAGE OF THE VAPOR RETURN ORIFICE WHICH INDUCED THE POWER LOSS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW91FA109. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N91108.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 28, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91FA109
Location
MOUNTAIN HOME, AR
Event ID
20001212X17260
Coordinates
36.330047, -92.370529
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
3
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE CONTAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE'S FUEL SYSTEM AND THE FOREIGN OBJECT BLOCKAGE OF THE VAPOR RETURN ORIFICE WHICH INDUCED THE POWER LOSS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
NORTH AMERICAN
Serial Number
NAV4-11
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
NA1 P51
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MULLINS DIANE HENSLEIGH
Address
1529 AIRWAY BLVD
Status
Deregistered
City
ROANOKE
State / Zip Code
TX 76262
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# FTW91FA109