N78006

Substantial
Serious

Globe GC-1D S/N: 2006

Accident Details

Date
Monday, October 28, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL92LA018
Location
BREWTON, AL
Event ID
20001212X18250
Coordinates
31.110334, -87.069290
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A BLOCKAGE OF THE FUEL VENT SYSTEM WHICH PREVENTED THE PILOT FROM TOPPING OFF THE FUEL SYSTEM. A FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE INADEQUATE DESIGN BY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FUEL VENT SYSTEM.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GLOBE
Serial Number
2006
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
GC-1D FK12
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
GC-1B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
JOHNSON MILDRED J EXECUTOR
Address
308 BOERNE STAGE AIRFIELD
City
BOERNE
State / Zip Code
TX 78006-5152
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# ATL92LA018