N306ATGLASAIR SH-2-RG 1991-06-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

GLASAIR SH-2-RG S/N: 306

Summary

On June 18, 1991, a Glasair SH-2-RG (N306AT) was involved in an accident near Visalia, CA. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE NUMBER 4 ENGINE EXHAUST VALVE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA265. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N306AT.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, June 18, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA265
Location
VISALIA, CA
Event ID
20001212X17316
Coordinates
36.400089, -119.379615
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE NUMBER 4 ENGINE EXHAUST VALVE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GLASAIR
Serial Number
306
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
SH-2-RG AT2P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
3685 NE THREE MILE LN
Status
Deregistered
City
MCMINNVILLE
State / Zip Code
OR 97128-9404
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# LAX91LA265