Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, August 20, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA363
Location
KETTLEMAN CITY, CA
Event ID
20001212X17905
Coordinates
36.050956, -119.989227
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
A NON-MECHANICAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION BY THE PILOT'S IMPROPER CALCULATION OF THE FUEL SUPPLY AND SUBSEQUENT HARD LANDING.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N4062G
Make
BELL
Serial Number
7628
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SHAFTER AVIATION INC
Address
RT 1 BOX 624
Status
Deregistered
City
BAKERSFIELD
State / Zip Code
CA 93312
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# LAX91LA363