N3263MARIDON STARDUSTER TOO 1991-07-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

MARIDON STARDUSTER TOO S/N: 001

Summary

On July 24, 1991, a Maridon STARDUSTER TOO (N3263) was involved in an accident near Locust Grove, GA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FUEL EXHAUSTION WHICH RESULTED FROM THE FAILURE OF THE PILOTS TO REFUEL THE AIRPLANE. A FACTOR WAS THE LOCAL PILOT'S HAVING BECOME LOST.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL91LA141. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3263.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 24, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL91LA141
Location
LOCUST GROVE, GA
Event ID
20001212X17449
Coordinates
33.340320, -84.099929
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL EXHAUSTION WHICH RESULTED FROM THE FAILURE OF THE PILOTS TO REFUEL THE AIRPLANE. A FACTOR WAS THE LOCAL PILOT'S HAVING BECOME LOST.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MARIDON
Serial Number
001
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
STARDUSTER TOO BPAT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
53 TEAL CT
Status
Deregistered
City
LOCUST GROVE
State / Zip Code
GA 30248
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# ATL91LA141