N333VTVALENTIN GMB H TAIFUN 17E 1991-07-19 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

VALENTIN GMB H TAIFUN 17E S/N: 1051

Summary

On July 19, 1991, a Valentin Gmb H TAIFUN 17E (N333VT) was involved in an accident near West Arlington, VT. 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: PHYSIOLOGICAL INCAPACITATION DUE TO CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE WHICH RESULTED IN INCAPACITATION AND INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH TREES.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC91DNC03. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N333VT.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 19, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91DNC03
Location
WEST ARLINGTON, VT
Event ID
20001212X17644
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

PHYSIOLOGICAL INCAPACITATION DUE TO CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE WHICH RESULTED IN INCAPACITATION AND INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH TREES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
VALENTIN GMB H
Serial Number
1051
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1985
Model / ICAO
TAIFUN 17E TFUN
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ORTH ROBERT H
Address
PO BOX 277
Status
Deregistered
City
SHELBURNE
State / Zip Code
VT 05482
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# NYC91DNC03