Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, September 18, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA243
Location
KENNEWICK, WA
Event ID
20001212X18204
Coordinates
46.209056, -119.159240
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE LOSS OF POWER DUE TO THE PILOT/BUILDER'S IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT OF THE ENGINE IDLE SPEED. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SOFT TERRAIN AT THE ACCIDENT SITE.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N391DS
Make
DONALD W. SORRELS
Serial Number
20206
Year Built
1991
Model / ICAO
VANS RV-6
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
WETHERELL RICHARD J
Address
18303 N GILA SPRINGS DR
Status
Deregistered
City
SURPRISE
State / Zip Code
AZ 85374-8531
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# SEA91LA243