N78006Globe GC-1D 1991-10-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

Globe GC-1D S/N: 2006

Summary

On October 28, 1991, a Globe GC-1D (N78006) was involved in an accident near Brewton, AL. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: 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.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL92LA018. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N78006.

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