N88TTEMCO D-16A 1991-07-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

TEMCO D-16A S/N: TTN-58

Summary

On July 13, 1991, a Temco D-16A (N88T) was involved in an accident near Eau Claire, MI. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE IMPROPER REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL SELECTOR LEVER WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARATION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI91FA208. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N88T.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 13, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91FA208
Location
EAU CLAIRE, MI
Event ID
20001212X17482
Coordinates
41.980003, -86.300666
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE IMPROPER REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL SELECTOR LEVER WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
TEMCO
Serial Number
TTN-58
Model / ICAO
D-16A

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ROGIEN ROBERT G
Address
7346 EVANS RD
Status
Deregistered
City
EAU CLAIRE
State / Zip Code
MI 49111
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# CHI91FA208