N835BEXPERIMENTAL RV4 1991-08-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

EXPERIMENTAL RV4 S/N: 1171

Summary

On August 05, 1991, a Experimental RV4 (N835B) was involved in an incident near Napa, CA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE INSTALLATION OF A NON COMPATIABLE OIL FILTER AND SYSTEM PLUMBING CHANGES WHICH INDUCED THE OIL EXHAUSTION EVENT RESULTING IN A FORCED LANDING AND IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA347. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N835B.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 5, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA347
Location
NAPA, CA
Event ID
20001212X17891
Coordinates
38.549114, -122.149208
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE INSTALLATION OF A NON COMPATIABLE OIL FILTER AND SYSTEM PLUMBING CHANGES WHICH INDUCED THE OIL EXHAUSTION EVENT RESULTING IN A FORCED LANDING AND IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
EXPERIMENTAL
Serial Number
1171
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
RV4 RV4
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DENNY ALLAN W
Address
INSURANCE EXCHANGE BUILDING
Status
Deregistered
City
DES MOINES
State / Zip Code
IA 50613
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# LAX91LA347