N44AZ

Substantial
Fatal

JERRELL RV-4 S/N: 1

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 4, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA154
Location
YELLOWSTONEPARK, WY
Event ID
20001212X17699
Coordinates
44.570365, -110.509788
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

A COLLAPSED INDUCTION AIR DUCT. FACTORS INCLUDE INADEQUATE DESIGN BY THE MANUFACTURER/BUILDER, AND A MISJUDGED RATE OF DESCENT BY THE PILOT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N44AZ
Make
JERRELL
Serial Number
1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
RV-4 RV4
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LENAHAN JAMES L
Address
118 N 7TH ST
Status
Deregistered
City
COLORADO SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
CO 80905
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# SEA91LA154